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PJ56 XDS

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,887 mi
Last recorded104,887 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 XDS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 104,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 103,315 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 103,312 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,120 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 99,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,241 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 95,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,039 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 88,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,890 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 84,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,574 miles

windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,314 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,084 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 73,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 69,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,551 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,886 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 59,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,683 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,905 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 49,905 miles

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

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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PJ56 XDS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ56 XDS, 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 PJ56 XDS registered?

PJ56 XDS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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