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LA56 ODN

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,509 mi
Last recorded62,509 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 62,509 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 62,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 60,532 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 59,520 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 58,019 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 58,019 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 56,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 56,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2020 53,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,522 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 52,521 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,389 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,898 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,674 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 35,146 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 35,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 29,940 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 29,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,121 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,303 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 15,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 15,825 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 ODN is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ODN, 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 ODN registered?

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

Is LA56 ODN safe to buy?

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