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SB56 XVH

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,376 mi
Last recorded58,376 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 XVH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 58,376 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,708 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 55,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 53,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,246 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 51,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,285 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 48,508 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 48,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 47,734 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 46,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2014 46,285 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,943 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,070 miles

EML Light on

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,708 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 17,286 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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SB56 XVH is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SB56 XVH, 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 SB56 XVH registered?

SB56 XVH is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is SB56 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 XVH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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