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LJ56 DZE

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,014 mi
Last recorded112,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 DZE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 112,014 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 107,871 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 103,069 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 100,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Fail 9 Jun 2023 100,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Pass 2 Jun 2022 97,317 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 93,734 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 91,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 87,048 miles

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,075 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2.3mm on centre tread pattern

both rear brake pipes to calipers show signs of slight corossion

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion to outer edges of discs n/s front

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,184 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,561 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 65,561 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,328 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres inner edges worn tread not as deep as center

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,678 miles

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn smoothe tread not as deep as center

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,943 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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LJ56 DZE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ56 DZE, 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 LJ56 DZE registered?

LJ56 DZE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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