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VN56 EAC

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,696 mi
Last recorded57,696 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 EAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 57,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joints corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 57,684 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached from bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joints corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 55,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

nearside front wheel tight to turn

rear shock absorbers corroded on casings

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 55,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

nearside front wheel tight to turn

rear shock absorbers corroded on casings

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 53,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

all coil springs corroded

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link not correctly positioned

rear shock absorber casings corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 53,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

all coil springs corroded

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link not correctly positioned

rear shock absorber casings corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 52,123 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 52,123 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at front clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 52,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front coil springs corroded

nearside front shock absorber corroded

offside front brake backing plate loose

parking brake application uneven

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,479 miles

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

several areas of corrosion on rear suspension arms and components

some corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,178 miles

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

some corrosion on both front brake pipes

some play in both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes

Fail 14 Jan 2020 49,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached loose at top mounting bolt/bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

some corrosion on both front brake pipes

some play in both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2019 46,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box both hanger have been repaired

several areas of corrosion on underside suspension components and arm

washer fluid light on on dash but washer still working

Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,972 miles

rear brake discs worn/lipped

some corrosion on front coil springs

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,097 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 43,097 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre flat and has a sidewall puncture

Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,101 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,528 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (almost bold)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 37,528 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake discs lipped/worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (almost bold)

rear brake pads appear worn/low

Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,629 miles

some corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear

some corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Jan 2014 34,629 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

some corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear

some corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,977 miles

some corrosion on both front to rear and both rear brake pipes

some play in both front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2012 25,806 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 25,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,655 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 21,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 17,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 17,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VN56 EAC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN56 EAC, 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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VN56 EAC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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