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LJ56 OHS

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,047 mi
Last recorded81,047 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 OHS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 81,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 77,301 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,662 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,862 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 58,145 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 58,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 53,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,673 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,559 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,402 miles

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,443 miles

Offside front brake discs inner face scored

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 35,443 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,418 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre treads perrished

Fail 29 Oct 2010 24,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyre treads perrished

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OHS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OHS, 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 OHS registered?

LJ56 OHS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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