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RF56 WYP

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,424 mi
Last recorded85,424 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 85,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 85,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 84,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 84,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 81,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear cushion bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear cushion bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,660 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,179 miles

all 4 jacking blocks missing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,144 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,703 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 47,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

wipers poor

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,465 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 42,465 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,794 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 24,794 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,454 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 WYP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

RF56 WYP is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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