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RO56 TWC

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,287 mi
Last recorded72,287 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 TWC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,287 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 72,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 72,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,723 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two corroded & greased @ rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,313 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,slightly perished, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,838 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing,

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across body (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 70,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing,

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,250 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,705 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,807 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,259 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 66,253 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,365 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,246 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 44,202 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,341 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 41,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,612 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,608 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,323 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,373 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 28,373 miles

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

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)

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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RO56 TWC 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 RO56 TWC, 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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RO56 TWC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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