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GW56 CXM

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW56 CXM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 99,708 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,296 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,084 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,778 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,587 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 91,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,739 miles

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge (very low in places)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,739 miles

o/s front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 76,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2014 69,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,251 miles

rear brake disc poor condition

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 64,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,696 miles

Both front tyres low on stepped edges

Fail 30 Oct 2010 56,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres low on stepped edges

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,652 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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GW56 CXM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 60,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GW56 CXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GW56 CXM registered?

GW56 CXM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is GW56 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW56 CXM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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