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LJ56 EAE

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,624 mi
Last recorded85,624 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 EAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 85,624 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,743 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,977 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,976 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 76,293 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,161 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 66,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 65,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 64,824 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,902 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 63,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,812 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 55,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,408 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,060 miles

both front tyres inner edges showing heavy wear.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,363 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,524 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 26,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,646 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 20,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EAE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

LJ56 EAE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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