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LJ56 WCU

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,003 mi
Last recorded98,003 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 WCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 98,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 98,003 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 97,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,024 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 97,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,643 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 89,643 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,540 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front lower arm rear bushes soft

n/s/f shock damp

o/s/f wing top edge not bolted down

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,022 miles

fuel cap seal is perishing.

nearside headlamp is condensated.

Fail 1 Mar 2018 72,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel cap seal is perishing.

nearside headlamp is condensated.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,263 miles

nearside and offside front inner rear wishbone bushes worn/slight movement

nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

slight play in nearside and offside front ball joints

Fail 28 Feb 2017 68,263 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front inner rear wishbone bushes worn/slight movement

nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

slight play in nearside and offside front ball joints

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,351 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,459 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 49,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,827 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 40,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,743 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,884 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,702 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 WCU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

LJ56 WCU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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