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HV56 XKW

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,401 mi
Last recorded105,401 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 XKW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 105,401 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 105,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 102,460 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 100,908 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 100,874 miles

Electronic power steering not working when turning steering wheel full lock to left (2.6 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 98,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 98,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,751 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 94,751 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 92,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 89,346 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 87,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,917 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 84,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,225 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,468 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 73,452 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2014 67,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,235 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,134 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,605 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 XKW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

HV56 XKW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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