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SC56 ZZZ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,858 mi
Last recorded107,858 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 107,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 101,888 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 101,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,519 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 85,506 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,789 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,447 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer clamps corroded and broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.4mm @centre of tread. 255/35R18 94W. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 76,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R18 94W. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer clamps corroded and broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.4mm @centre of tread. 255/35R18 94W. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread aprox' 2mm.. 255/35/18.... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 75,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush very worn...... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush very worn.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner worn to cordes..........225/40/18.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn ON LIMIT.... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread aprox' 2mm.. 255/35/18.... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,930 miles

Deep cut on n/s/f tyre (outer sidewall)

Fail 6 Jun 2019 65,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Deep cut on n/s/f tyre (outer sidewall)

Pass 24 May 2018 52,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,508 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 50,818 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,459 miles

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

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

n s o s rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,882 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 37,882 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,992 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 27,862 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,862 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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SC56 ZZZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 SC56 ZZZ, 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 SC56 ZZZ registered?

SC56 ZZZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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