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L55 LNG

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,707 mi
Last recorded123,707 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 LNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 123,707 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 120,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 117,595 miles

o/s/f brake back plate is broken and loose

Fail 22 Feb 2024 117,522 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount is off (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f brake back plate is broken and loose

Pass 20 Feb 2023 115,026 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 112,457 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap rubber very perished

Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,780 miles

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

Fuel filler cap sealing ring cracking.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,779 miles

Under trays & sill covers fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,666 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 91,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 83,040 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

fuel cap sealstarting to crack

Fail 18 Oct 2017 82,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear & over axle o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

fuel cap sealstarting to crack

Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,467 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust bolts on centre to front joint corroded and only just holding joint together

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Parking brake imbalance 39%

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 76,467 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust bolts on centre to front joint corroded and only just holding joint together

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake imbalance 39%

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,220 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 60,753 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,604 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 51,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,863 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 42,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 32,817 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

front wishbone rubber week

Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,817 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

front wishbone rubber week

Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,150 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Slight movement in lower wishbone bushes.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 11,058 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 10,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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L55 LNG is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L55 LNG, 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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L55 LNG is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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