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JC56 BJC

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,892 mi
Last recorded49,892 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC56 BJC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 49,892 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 47,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 38,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 31,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,208 miles

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

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

all 4x tyres cracking/perished

Pass 29 Sep 2021 30,354 miles

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

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

all 4x tyres cracking in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2020 29,635 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 28,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Roughly 3 - 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2018 26,514 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 26,511 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,568 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 14,595 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,194 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,100 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 9,749 miles

light cracking started on rear outer tyre treads to walls

Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,818 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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JC56 BJC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JC56 BJC, 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 JC56 BJC registered?

JC56 BJC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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