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NL56 ZPO

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,131 mi
Last recorded121,131 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZPO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 121,131 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2024 120,927 miles

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

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

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,799 miles

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

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

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2022 117,369 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 114,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 114,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake modification unsafe (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 110,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,877 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 101,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 95,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 89,392 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 89,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 80,857 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 72,541 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 72,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 63,175 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 63,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,777 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,777 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,013 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 54,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,215 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)

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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NL56 ZPO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL56 ZPO, 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 NL56 ZPO registered?

NL56 ZPO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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