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HY56 HNG

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,754 mi
Last recorded87,754 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 HNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,754 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 87,754 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 86,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 86,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 83,575 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,838 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 78,704 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,599 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,279 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 52,198 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 52,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 44,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,623 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 37,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

255/40/zr18 continental

Pass 17 May 2011 30,172 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 28,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,950 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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HY56 HNG is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY56 HNG, 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 HY56 HNG registered?

HY56 HNG is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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