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SP56 GXZ

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,365 mi
Last recorded109,365 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 GXZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 109,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 107,050 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 107,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 105,092 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,053 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,094 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,546 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,544 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,063 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 92,925 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,597 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,352 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SP56 GXZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP56 GXZ, 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 SP56 GXZ registered?

SP56 GXZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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