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LR56 CHX

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,215 mi
Last recorded89,215 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 CHX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 89,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,854 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 88,578 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 88,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both lower arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper (Rubber insert worn out) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,431 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2019 81,519 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 77,644 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 77,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,282 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 75,275 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

EML staying ON

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,452 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 73,452 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,209 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 70,204 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 65,388 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,023 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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LR56 CHX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LR56 CHX, 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 LR56 CHX registered?

LR56 CHX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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