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LA56 HOK

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,113 mi
Last recorded106,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 106,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 105,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,303 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,065 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,114 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

RBT: park brake only minimum 16%

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 10 Dec 2020 101,114 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

RBT: park brake only minimum 16%

Under trays/covers limit inspection

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,203 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner brake pads 75/80% worn

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view general (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 91,417 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner brake pads 75/80% worn

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view general (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking & bald on inner edge 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

minor chips to front screen

objects round mirror removed before test...placed by gear shift

Fail 13 Jun 2017 85,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking & bald on inner edge 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

minor chips to front screen

objects round mirror removed before test...placed by gear shift

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,866 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of certain components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 63,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,886 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,679 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,592 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 29,587 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 26,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,971 miles

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)

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 HOK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HOK, 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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LA56 HOK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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