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LJ56 EAP

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,529 mi
Last recorded95,529 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 EAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 95,529 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 95,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 88,974 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 88,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,199 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 88,144 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS ......... (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION PRESENT TO REAR SUBFRAME/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS .............

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,980 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORROSION PRESENT ...........

Fail 8 Feb 2021 84,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH HANDBRAKES ......... (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORROSION PRESENT ...........

BRAKE DISCS SCORED/CORRODED .............

FRONT ANTI ROLLBAR LINKS ...........

REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED ............

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 80,585 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 80,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 74,027 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes to rear brake hoses

Pass 22 May 2017 70,054 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 70,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline pipes / also pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 65,717 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,252 miles

nearside front wishbone back bush ...............

Pass 9 May 2014 53,844 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,493 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,142 miles

offside front tyre has a slight cut on outside wall but not too cords

Fail 18 May 2011 34,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre has a slight cut on outside wall but not too cords

Pass 20 May 2010 26,245 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 26,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 24,398 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 24,203 miles

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

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

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

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 EAP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ56 EAP, 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 EAP registered?

LJ56 EAP is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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