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LS56 LSL

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,201 mi
Last recorded87,201 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 LSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 86,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 85,652 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 84,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 83,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,287 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 82,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABS Unit leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,386 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,289 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 71,286 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,526 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,615 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all discs worn and lipped.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,227 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,764 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 29,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,624 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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LS56 LSL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS56 LSL, 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 LS56 LSL registered?

LS56 LSL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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