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LN56 ZKJ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,780 mi
Last recorded151,780 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 ZKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 151,780 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 151,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 145,160 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 142,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 137,085 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 137,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 126,277 miles

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Fail 26 Aug 2021 126,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,187 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2017 109,772 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,471 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 100,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 100,439 miles

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/F - OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE - 245 35 18 Y XL (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/F - OUT OF SHAPE OUTER EDGE - 245 35 18 Y XL (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R - 255 40 18 Y XL (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO WATER (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/R BUMP STOP DETERIORATED / HANGING DOWN

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 11 May 2015 92,963 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,362 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 78,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 78,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,840 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 64,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,456 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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LN56 ZKJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LN56 ZKJ, 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 LN56 ZKJ registered?

LN56 ZKJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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