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SB56 XVO

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,895 mi
Last recorded79,895 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 XVO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 79,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 75,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,709 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 75,709 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 74,609 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,820 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 72,067 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,277 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 63,540 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 63,538 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2016 59,432 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,150 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,649 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,607 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,201 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 XVO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

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

Is SB56 XVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 XVO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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