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LA56 FZL

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 FZL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,944 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 98,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,203 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Mar 2025 97,203 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,683 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 27 Feb 2024 92,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2023 86,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

exhaust heatshield damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

undertrays damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,491 miles

n/s/f headlight washer not working

undertrays damaged

exhaust damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,326 miles

Engine and transmission undertrays badly damaged but still securely mounted.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 60,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 56,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,574 miles

Offside Front tyre punctured, nail in tread

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,801 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,698 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,677 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,594 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 37,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2011 36,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,013 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,514 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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LA56 FZL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LA56 FZL, 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 LA56 FZL registered?

LA56 FZL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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