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VK56 OFA

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,823 mi
Last recorded68,823 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 68,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 64,582 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 64,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 62,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,749 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 55,018 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 46,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,729 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 42,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,495 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 39,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,218 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 29,958 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 26,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,215 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 OFA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

VK56 OFA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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