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KC56 UTJ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,965 mi
Last recorded117,965 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 UTJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 117,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,570 miles

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

Offside Front Brake caliper clip missing

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

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper clip missing

Pass 20 Oct 2023 103,797 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Oct 2022 99,888 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2022 99,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 92,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim welded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2021 92,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached rim cracked (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,261 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 87,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,851 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,367 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2018 77,322 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,396 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2017 69,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,179 miles

see seperate document

Fail 10 Dec 2016 63,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush (2.4.G.2)

see seperate document

Pass 12 Dec 2015 57,664 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,541 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 45,300 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,175 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,542 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,912 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KC56 UTJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KC56 UTJ, 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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KC56 UTJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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