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HN56 GZZ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,906 mi
Last recorded63,906 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 GZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 63,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 61,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 59,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 59,517 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 58,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

electric cooling fan squeaking

Fail 12 Jan 2023 58,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

electric cooling fan squeaking

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,815 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,731 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 55,731 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,485 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,405 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 47,405 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 44,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 44,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,145 miles

On all 4 tyres the tread is cracking

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,765 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 39,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 38,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 36,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 33,926 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,771 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,096 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 26,093 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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HN56 GZZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HN56 GZZ, 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 HN56 GZZ registered?

HN56 GZZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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