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RF56 LUE

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,089 mi
Last recorded51,089 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 LUE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 51,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 46,292 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,753 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 38,766 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,181 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,741 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 34,346 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,121 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 32,859 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 32,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,630 miles

Nearside Rear under vehicle brake pipes slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,075 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,965 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 27,519 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 25,599 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 22,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 20,414 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 17,788 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 LUE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

RF56 LUE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is RF56 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 LUE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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