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SV56 HFN

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,910 mi
Last recorded65,910 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 HFN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 65,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 65,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 65,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,026 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 59,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,856 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,278 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 50,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lowering springs fitted dislocate when jacked off ground but return to position when lowerd

Fail 17 Dec 2015 43,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

vechicle lowerd coil springs dislocate when jacked up but appear to sit back ok?????

Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,627 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 25,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,713 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 9,789 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 8,001 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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SV56 HFN is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SV56 HFN, 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 SV56 HFN registered?

SV56 HFN is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SV56 HFN safe to buy?

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