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LD56 PZH

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,869 mi
Last recorded107,869 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 PZH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 107,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 106,120 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 104,463 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 104,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2023 102,456 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 101,487 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 101,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 100,083 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2020 99,291 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 99,291 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,878 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,951 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,883 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 85,872 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,183 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 78,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,027 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,177 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,836 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 31,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 PZH is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PZH, 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 LD56 PZH registered?

LD56 PZH is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is LD56 PZH safe to buy?

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