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LC56 XVH

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,374 mi
Last recorded60,374 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 XVH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 60,374 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 60,374 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 53,306 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil is leaking from under the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 51,325 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,511 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,583 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 41,553 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both sides tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Registration plate crack/broken

Front tyres are crack in outer shoulder/deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre crack in shoulder deteriorated

Oil leak Massive oil leak in the engine ()

Rear exhaust box hanger broken only one holding the box

Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 35,419 miles

nearside front tyre cuts outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,407 miles

all 4 wheels slightly damaged

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

front brake discs lipped

Fail 8 Aug 2011 23,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nsf tyre - worn inner shoulder.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,232 miles

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

nsf tyre - worn inner shoulder.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,411 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 18,411 miles

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

Nail in offside front 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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LC56 XVH is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC56 XVH, 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 LC56 XVH registered?

LC56 XVH is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is LC56 XVH safe to buy?

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