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HV56 XKU

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,212 mi
Last recorded69,212 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 XKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 69,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,039 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside headlamp has movement but not insecure

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 68,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,576 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 63,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured link rod broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 56,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 44,492 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2017 44,480 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,691 miles

front pads wearing low

n/s/r discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 40,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 36,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,599 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,308 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 27,308 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,161 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,481 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC MARKED

Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XKU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKU, 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 HV56 XKU registered?

HV56 XKU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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