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LD56 VHC

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,113 mi
Last recorded80,113 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 80,113 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,585 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 74,489 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive washer fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,259 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,100 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 68,100 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,728 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 63,098 miles

Undertray Fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2018 59,370 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 56,669 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges and close to limit of 1.6mm

Fail 19 Feb 2017 56,666 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges and close to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 May 2015 55,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,732 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,940 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,687 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,788 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,693 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 VHC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

LD56 VHC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 November 2006.

Is LD56 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 VHC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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