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LJ56 VZX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,900 mi
Last recorded83,900 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 83,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,260 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 76,510 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 76,510 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 74,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 68,255 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 68,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 63,930 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 59,368 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 59,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 55,289 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 54,515 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 39,689 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall worn

Fail 27 Mar 2013 39,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,780 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 35,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,965 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 29,965 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing on inside edge and osr

slight bind on nsf caliper

Fail 4 Mar 2010 23,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,538 miles

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 VZX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

LJ56 VZX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ56 VZX shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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