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LD56 ACX

2006 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,068 mi
Last recorded80,068 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 ACX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 80,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 72,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear antiroll bar linkage rubbers perished/cracked

Rear both shocks corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2023 66,319 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,958 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,271 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 58,271 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 57,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,967 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 56,967 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,317 miles

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 55,314 miles

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

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,129 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,715 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 47,715 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,143 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,704 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,449 miles

front bumper, undertray and fog lights are broken and insecure

off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2010 29,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper, undertray and fog lights are broken and insecure

off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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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LD56 ACX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LD56 ACX, 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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LD56 ACX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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