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KJ56 JZL

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,166 mi
Last recorded99,166 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 JZL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,166 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 99,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2026 99,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 97,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 97,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens faded to excess (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens faded to excess (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

all 4 brake disc's have surface rust and light pitting from lack of use

Pass 16 May 2024 97,642 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 97,642 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 96,927 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 96,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RAER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,517 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 89,288 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front needs attention (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,472 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly worn on inner edge also slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,608 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,109 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,743 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 73,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,953 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,250 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,880 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 59,619 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre split

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,261 miles

advise airbag light illuminated

advise brake discs showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,383 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,286 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,892 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 26,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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KJ56 JZL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KJ56 JZL, 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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KJ56 JZL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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