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SJ56 LHG

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,025 mi
Last recorded54,025 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 LHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 54,025 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 53,433 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 52,827 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 51,739 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Fail 12 May 2023 51,739 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Pass 27 May 2022 51,393 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 48,744 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 47,429 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,177 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,106 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,210 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,342 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,129 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,727 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,506 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 19,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,696 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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SJ56 LHG is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SJ56 LHG, 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 SJ56 LHG registered?

SJ56 LHG is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is SJ56 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ56 LHG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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