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LG56 UNL

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,409 mi
Last recorded116,409 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 UNL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 116,409 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 116,409 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 115,971 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 114,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 112,654 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 105,186 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2022 105,183 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2021 101,865 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 97,901 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 97,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 88,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,719 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,741 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 58,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,043 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,631 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,476 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,275 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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LG56 UNL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 LG56 UNL, 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 LG56 UNL registered?

LG56 UNL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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