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ST56 HVY

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,613 mi
Last recorded109,613 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 HVY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 109,613 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 107,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear "P" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 107,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear "P" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 105,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,211 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,732 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 85,869 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,869 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,513 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,306 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 67,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one horn working

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one horn working

Pass 8 May 2013 58,159 miles

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

Rear brake discs surface corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 58,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake discs surface corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,257 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,077 miles

all discs surface rust

Fail 13 Apr 2011 35,077 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all discs surface rust

Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,380 miles

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

all discs surface rust

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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ST56 HVY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ST56 HVY, 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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ST56 HVY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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