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KD56 UZJ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,180 mi
Last recorded96,180 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 UZJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,180 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 96,180 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure does not open (3.1 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 95,163 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 95,149 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 76,773 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 76,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,112 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 72,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,980 miles

Nearside Front damage to inner tyre wall

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,949 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front wheel slight bind

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,323 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,736 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 35,397 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 35,397 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 29,904 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 23,163 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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KD56 UZJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KD56 UZJ, 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 KD56 UZJ registered?

KD56 UZJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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