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LK56 LYG

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,633 mi
Last recorded80,633 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 LYG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,633 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 80,626 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2023 80,315 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 79,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 74,093 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,107 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 61,107 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,937 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,689 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,205 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,110 miles

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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LK56 LYG is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LK56 LYG, 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 LK56 LYG registered?

LK56 LYG is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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