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OE56 HPF

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,114 mi
Last recorded88,114 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 HPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 88,114 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 81,190 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 74,809 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,077 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,884 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,921 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,240 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 45,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,567 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,179 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OE56 HPF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 OE56 HPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE56 HPF registered?

OE56 HPF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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