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RV56 TZC

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,222 mi
Last recorded111,222 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 TZC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 111,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 109,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 105,060 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 100,702 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 88,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 82,604 miles

Nearside Front Front brake discs are starting to lip

Fail 31 May 2018 82,604 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Front brake discs are starting to lip

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,145 miles

Rear both tyres tread depth at 3mm

Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres tread depth at 3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,108 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

brake pad warning light on

front pads very low

rear pads low

Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,342 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,403 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,816 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,967 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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RV56 TZC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RV56 TZC, 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 RV56 TZC registered?

RV56 TZC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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