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LK56 AFX

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,374 mi
Last recorded81,374 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 AFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 81,374 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 81,257 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 80,255 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 72,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 May 2017 72,738 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,730 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,804 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 55,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,410 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 52,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,288 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 35,382 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,136 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,849 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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LK56 AFX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LK56 AFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK56 AFX registered?

LK56 AFX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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