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RF56 XDM

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,422 mi
Last recorded147,422 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 XDM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 147,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 134,820 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 134,532 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 120,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,132 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,244 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 113,473 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 112,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,535 miles

underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Apr 2018 106,534 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,964 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,265 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,265 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,226 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 61,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,181 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 17,682 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre treads getting low 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,682 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low 3mm

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 XDM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

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

Is RF56 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 XDM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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