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VK56 LHF

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,576 mi
Last recorded132,576 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 LHF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 132,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 132,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2024 130,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2024 130,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2023 126,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2022 120,442 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2021 111,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 103,462 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,623 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 100,622 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,435 miles

Nearside Front slight play on inner rack joint not to excess

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

Offside plate lamp in op intil taped by hand

front head lamps lens deteriorated beam brightness reduced but yet to excess

Fail 29 Mar 2018 94,435 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play on inner rack joint not to excess

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

Offside plate lamp in op intil taped by hand

front head lamps lens deteriorated beam brightness reduced but yet to excess

Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,702 miles

both front headlamps deteriorated beam image just visible

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Fail 31 Mar 2017 85,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread area cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front headlamps deteriorated beam image just visible

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread cut

fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,063 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside plate light worked when tapped by hand.

rear exhaust silencer one of supporting hangers have broken of, system still supported.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,512 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,034 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,465 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 19,896 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,896 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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VK56 LHF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK56 LHF, 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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VK56 LHF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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