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VK56 LKJ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,734 mi
Last recorded120,734 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 LKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 120,734 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 120,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 118,102 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,780 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,607 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,871 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 106,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Fail 30 Nov 2020 103,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front brakes slightly binding

both front tyres worn on edges

centre stop lamp slightly insecure and not working correctly

front brake pads getting low

nearside headlamp damp inside

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,545 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2018 93,545 miles

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,540 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,387 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap seal starting to perish/deteriorate

Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,575 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,584 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 68,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 65,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,084 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)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,827 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low(3-4mm approx)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,634 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 41,555 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,555 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 LKJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LKJ, 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 VK56 LKJ registered?

VK56 LKJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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