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JC56 JHC

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,365 mi
Last recorded63,365 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC56 JHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 63,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 62,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,419 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 59,840 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,321 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,171 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,004 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,008 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 56,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,603 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 53,696 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,140 miles

n/s front tyre starting to wear low on inner shoulders

o/s front tyre bald on inner shoulder

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,580 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear exhaust joint/clamp cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,462 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,363 miles

rear disc brakes rusted in places

Fail 2 Dec 2011 36,315 miles

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

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

rear disc brakes rusted in places

Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 28,131 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 28,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 JHC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JHC, 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 JC56 JHC registered?

JC56 JHC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is JC56 JHC safe to buy?

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