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HJ56 KNS

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,861 mi
Last recorded121,861 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KNS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 121,861 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 May 2025 121,861 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 121,228 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded around spring mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 121,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded around spring mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 117,481 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper protective shroud is insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper protective shroud is insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes are corroded in body securing clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 117,481 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper protective shroud is insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper protective shroud is insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes are corroded in body securing clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear caliper flexible is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper protective shroud is insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear caliper is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper protective shroud is insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 107,643 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe starting to get corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper flexible starting to get corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe starting to get corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring pan starting to get corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top spring mount starting to get corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,917 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement heel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement heel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 94,758 miles

Central Front Oil leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear heel bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,199 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)

Oil leak engine.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 92,196 miles

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

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)

Oil leak engine.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,968 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 85,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 79,634 miles

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

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

front brake pads and discs 95% worn

rear brake pads 80% worn

Fail 8 Feb 2014 79,634 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front brake pads and discs 95% worn

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,182 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 67,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,510 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 40,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 27,348 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 27,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,982 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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HJ56 KNS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ56 KNS, 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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HJ56 KNS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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