CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE56 JWW

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,370 mi
Last recorded70,370 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 JWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,370 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 67,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 63,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Sep 2021 53,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 40,332 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 39,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,598 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 38,598 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,886 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,804 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 32,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,694 miles

Offside rear tyre has some cuts to outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 27,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has some cuts to outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,323 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 18,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,092 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE56 JWW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 OE56 JWW, 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

How do I check the history of OE56 JWW?

You can check the full history of OE56 JWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE56 JWW registered?

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

Is OE56 JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 JWW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE56 JWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE56 JWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.