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LJ56 EAY

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

107,921 mi
Last recorded107,921 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 107,921 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 103,068 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,807 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2020 91,807 miles

under trays fitted

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 86,964 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 85,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,018 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,741 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,899 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 2 May 2012 70,003 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,766 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 EAY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ56 EAY registered?

LJ56 EAY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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