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SL56 XJU

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,537 mi
Last recorded57,537 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 XJU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 57,537 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 56,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 56,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,615 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 55,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,417 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,981 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,987 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,042 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 48,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 46,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 45,115 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,614 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES

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

NSF TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF SMALL CRACKS IN OUTTER SIDE WALL

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 7 Dec 2011 35,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 27,580 miles

All brake discs corroded slightly.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,025 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 27,025 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,549 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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SL56 XJU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SL56 XJU, 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 SL56 XJU registered?

SL56 XJU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SL56 XJU safe to buy?

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