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RF56 AYJ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,194 mi
Last recorded81,194 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 AYJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 81,194 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 81,194 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 78,563 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2024 75,480 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,519 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 65,988 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,495 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 58,490 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,758 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 53,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 45,570 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 45,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 35,813 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 24,128 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,428 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,268 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre on 3mm.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 21,392 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,917 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,467 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,649 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
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RF56 AYJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF56 AYJ, 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 RF56 AYJ registered?

RF56 AYJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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