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LF56 UCT

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,037 mi
Last recorded59,037 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 UCT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 59,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 56,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,306 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 52,931 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 52,900 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 50,103 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 50,056 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2019 43,060 miles

undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Aug 2019 43,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2018 40,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 39,014 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,676 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,832 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,716 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,302 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 27,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,370 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,751 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 18,091 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 18,091 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,438 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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LF56 UCT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LF56 UCT, 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 LF56 UCT registered?

LF56 UCT is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is LF56 UCT safe to buy?

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