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HG56 JZW

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,715 mi
Last recorded99,715 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 JZW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 99,715 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,322 miles

n/s and o/s park brake low

Pass 7 Nov 2023 96,057 miles

n/s and o/s park brake low

Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,390 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,802 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r park brake low

Pass 14 Nov 2020 90,015 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 90,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 87,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside obligatory mirror discoloured but not restricting view to the rear

Pass 9 May 2018 85,686 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 82,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 72,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perishingo on inner edge

fuel tank straps loose

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

fuel tank straps loose

under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front jacking point rubber missing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,061 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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HG56 JZW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HG56 JZW, 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.

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What year was HG56 JZW registered?

HG56 JZW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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