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RO56 XMM

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,015 mi
Last recorded101,015 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 XMM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 101,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 94,173 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 91,486 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 91,486 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 88,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 88,769 miles

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,408 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 83,899 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 76,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,094 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes (in clip/holder) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre starting to split between tread

Fail 3 Jun 2015 67,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,930 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,978 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 58,954 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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,723 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Gearknob loose

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,319 miles

o/s/r no. plate lamp had connection fault....working at time of test

small stone damage marks to front screen

washer bottle was empty, refilled.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,135 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 May 2010 42,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 42,118 miles

Inner Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 XMM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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