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VN56 EZX

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,375 mi
Last recorded125,375 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 EZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 125,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 122,828 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 122,798 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 118,477 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (STRONG ADVISES) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (STRONG ADVISES) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 118,476 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (STRONG ADVISES) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (STRONG ADVISES) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 103,419 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 103,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 90,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 90,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 82,560 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,931 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 73,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,279 miles

1 NSF INDICATOR BULBS STARTED TO WORK

1 OSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION

THERE LOOKS TO BE SOME PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS

Fail 19 Apr 2017 67,279 miles

1 NSF INDICATOR BULBS STARTED TO WORK

1 OSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THERE LOOKS TO BE SOME PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,156 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,611 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 48,421 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,969 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 28,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,204 miles

Nearside Rear 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 EZX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EZX, 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 VN56 EZX registered?

VN56 EZX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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