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LD56 SZX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,209 mi
Last recorded44,209 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 SZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 44,209 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 42,132 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 42,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 40,956 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 40,956 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 39,760 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 39,755 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 39,311 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 34,865 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 31,531 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2019 28,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 24,866 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 22,060 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,791 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 13,198 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 12,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,945 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 8,170 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 SZX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD56 SZX registered?

LD56 SZX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is LD56 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 SZX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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