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LJ56 WDC

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 WDC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 54,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 52,604 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 51,195 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 50,832 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 50,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 50,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 49,300 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 48,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,668 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,031 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 46,031 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,313 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,359 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,120 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,833 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,098 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)

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 WDC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

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

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