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HV56 LTA

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,830 mi
Last recorded116,830 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 LTA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,830 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 116,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 115,947 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 115,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 114,104 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 114,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml lite on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop light n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear side lights n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,323 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 106,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 95,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 95,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2020 77,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,166 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 60,517 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,851 miles

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

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

front wishbone rear bushes have some play

Pass 9 May 2016 55,204 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 50,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,330 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,407 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in tread

Fail 3 Jan 2013 33,772 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both rear tyrs badly worn on inner edges [225/45 17 run flats]

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,155 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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HV56 LTA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV56 LTA, 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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HV56 LTA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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