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LJ56 OES

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,419 mi
Last recorded151,419 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 151,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2025 151,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody covers fitted

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 143,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 136,219 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 136,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 126,008 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 117,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - change now (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

park brake only just met required efficiency and may require service or repair - 17%

Fail 21 Sep 2021 117,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - change now (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

park brake only just met required efficiency and may require service or repair - 17%

Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,798 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 112,975 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 110,010 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,628 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,010 miles

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 25 Sep 2015 101,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 68,187 miles

nearside headlamp washer missing

rear tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills and underside

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Fail 15 Sep 2012 68,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside headlamp washer missing

rear tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills and underside

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,645 miles

deep cut in n/s/f tyre

os/f tyre wearing low on edges

unable to view rear coil spring sfully

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,686 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,866 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 OES is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OES, 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 OES registered?

LJ56 OES is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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