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HT56 DOL

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,954 mi
Last recorded111,954 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT56 DOL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 111,954 miles

fuel cap seal is cracked and perished , benefit of doubt given to presenter ,suggest replacement

Pass 13 Jun 2025 106,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,791 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 105,791 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 103,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 98,125 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 94,813 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 88,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 88,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 82,913 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 May 2017 79,767 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 79,739 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 76,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 67,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 57,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 49,010 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,877 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 40,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,466 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009

both rear tyres worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm).

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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HT56 DOL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HT56 DOL, 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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HT56 DOL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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