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VK56 LHZ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,806 mi
Last recorded69,806 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 LHZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,806 miles

handbrake lever close to max reserve travel

Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,210 miles

Parking brake travel high

Pass 13 Oct 2023 66,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake travel long

Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 61,402 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 61,396 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leaking when pedal pressed (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear pipes above undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main front to rear pipe above undertray (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes inside wheel arches and Offside rear pipe along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,349 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 60,628 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 27 Jul 2018 60,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,789 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,486 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,574 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,064 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 29,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,805 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,417 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 LHZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VK56 LHZ, 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 VK56 LHZ registered?

VK56 LHZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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