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HX56 FGO

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,180 mi
Last recorded71,180 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 FGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 71,180 miles

Nearside Front *FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE (Pre: 1 March 2018)*

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH HAS PLAY* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH HAS PLAY* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 71,180 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible *LIKELY TO BE MISREAD* (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front *Pre: 1 March 2018*

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH HAS PLAY* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH HAS PLAY* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,684 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 69,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 69,904 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 68,749 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 66,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,366 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,352 miles

Offside Front Inner ball joint dust cover Damaged or deteriorated, preventing ingress of dirt

underside covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,210 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 57,909 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 55,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner small cut to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre tread worn

Pass 13 Feb 2016 49,232 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 46,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 42,561 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,146 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,246 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,247 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 26,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HX56 FGO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX56 FGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX56 FGO registered?

HX56 FGO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is HX56 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX56 FGO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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