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HK56 BWU

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,073 mi
Last recorded61,073 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 BWU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 61,073 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 60,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 60,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 54,772 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 54,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 52,089 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 46,775 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,180 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 40,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 36,123 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 36,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low spots worn to 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,301 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,644 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,032 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 24,032 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,649 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,915 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 14,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 14,266 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 10,715 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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HK56 BWU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HK56 BWU, 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 HK56 BWU registered?

HK56 BWU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is HK56 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 BWU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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