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PX56 WJL

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,273 mi
Last recorded109,273 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 WJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,273 miles

Slight surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Fail 5 Nov 2025 109,273 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Pass 6 Nov 2024 97,748 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Fail 6 Nov 2024 97,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,890 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 86,890 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,590 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 72,590 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 69,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 52,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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PX56 WJL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PX56 WJL, 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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PX56 WJL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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