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RJ56 WLC

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,243 mi
Last recorded83,243 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 WLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,243 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,323 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,316 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,142 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,960 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,638 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,468 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,921 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

underbody covering didn't allow full inspection for corrosion and leaks.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,163 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 59,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,571 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,814 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,239 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,381 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 26,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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 26 Jul 2010 15,655 miles

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

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

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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RJ56 WLC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RJ56 WLC, 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 RJ56 WLC registered?

RJ56 WLC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ56 WLC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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