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NK56 NNZ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,280 mi
Last recorded122,280 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 NNZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,280 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 118,242 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 114,640 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 109,813 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 109,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,978 miles

Nearside Front side light yellow

Fail 10 Mar 2021 99,978 miles

Nearside Front side light yellow

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 95,994 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))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 95,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc stone guard cable tied in place

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,347 miles

covers and shield fitted obscuring componets

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,452 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 86,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,898 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,682 miles

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,359 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 45,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,675 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

front wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 17,861 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 17,826 miles

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

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

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

washers slugy water

Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,609 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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NK56 NNZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NK56 NNZ, 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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NK56 NNZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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