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RO56 XCL

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,979 mi
Last recorded84,979 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 XCL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 84,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,313 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,876 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,836 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 77,268 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,627 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,478 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,773 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 29 Apr 2016 62,773 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,356 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 51,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 37,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 23,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,700 miles

o/s/r tyre worn slight on inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 20,547 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 18,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,117 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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RO56 XCL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO56 XCL, 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 RO56 XCL registered?

RO56 XCL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is RO56 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 XCL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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