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LB56 XWW

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,161 mi
Last recorded67,161 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 XWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,161 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,253 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,563 miles

Both front frog lamp's have condensation

NSF headlamp has condensation

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,693 miles

Front front numberplate cracked

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 16 Oct 2015 52,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front front numberplate cracked

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,332 miles

Front fog lamp units have water ingress

Fail 4 Oct 2014 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Water ingress in front fog lamp units

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,173 miles

Both fog lamps and n/s/f head lamp have condensation

Gearbox has severe oil leak

Slight Clonking noise from the o/s/r but no obvious defects

n/s/f fog lamp is insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,116 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 46,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2011

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Nov 2010 39,848 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 39,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,305 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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LB56 XWW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LB56 XWW, 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 LB56 XWW registered?

LB56 XWW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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