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RF56 TBY

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,976 mi
Last recorded94,976 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 TBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 94,976 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 90,472 miles

HID headlamp cleaning devise NOT working

Fail 13 Dec 2024 90,472 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

HID headlamp cleaning devise NOT working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 87,670 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 87,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,010 miles

Auxiliary drive belt system deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,764 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2020 81,228 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Dec 2020 81,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,669 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2018 79,663 miles

Under-body cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,760 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 76,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 72,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 66,155 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,830 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 60,830 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,852 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 52,851 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,313 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,867 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 48,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 43,981 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,148 miles

movement in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

unable to view rear coil springs fully

undertrays fitted

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 TBY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RF56 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

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

Is RF56 TBY safe to buy?

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