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HV56 PDZ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,821 mi
Last recorded95,821 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 PDZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 95,821 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 92,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,362 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Aug 2023 86,285 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 10 Aug 2023 86,285 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Aug 2022 82,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,778 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Wishbone bushes worn

Fail 5 Aug 2021 79,778 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Wishbone bushes worn

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,067 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Wishbone bushes worn

Fail 7 Aug 2020 77,061 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perished

Wishbone bushes worn

Pass 3 Aug 2019 72,489 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wishbone bushes worn

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,042 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 67,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 43,741 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 43,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,413 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 33,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,314 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 25,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,739 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 20,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,345 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,313 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 PDZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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