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RF56 BXS

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,403 mi
Last recorded127,403 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 BXS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 127,403 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 127,402 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front b/hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 124,691 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 122,383 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,552 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 116,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 112,331 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Apr 2021 112,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,587 miles

Front exhaust flange nut missing / stud corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 106,051 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,515 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 103,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 101,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 95,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,052 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,850 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,641 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,189 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,413 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 33,101 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 BXS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 BXS, 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 RF56 BXS registered?

RF56 BXS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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