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LD56 JKE

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,188 mi
Last recorded116,188 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 JKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 116,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 116,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 114,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on but pads look ok through wheels

Fail 5 Mar 2022 114,298 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on but pads look ok through wheels

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,476 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,010 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 105,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 99,289 miles

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 24 Nov 2018 99,289 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,449 miles

Both front wipers leave slight smear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,022 miles

front brake hoses deteriorating

front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,362 miles

front brake hoses deteriorating

front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nearside front and offside rear tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre low on tread

rear tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 76,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 68,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,437 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 54,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads slightly lipped

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,124 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,299 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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LD56 JKE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD56 JKE, 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 JKE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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