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PE56 XFU

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,384 mi
Last recorded61,384 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 XFU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 61,384 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 56,494 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,895 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear back box flanges signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 46,131 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 45,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear chalked up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing panel chalked up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked up (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear chalked up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and arm rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and arm rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,863 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 45,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 45,548 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,366 miles

nail in off side front tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 43,236 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 43,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,175 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 35,175 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,468 miles

Has slight scratch to O/S of windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,744 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,984 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on shoulders

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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PE56 XFU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 PE56 XFU, 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 PE56 XFU registered?

PE56 XFU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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