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VO56 XWL

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,475 mi
Last recorded128,475 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 XWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 128,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 128,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,805 miles

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plates n/s and o/s (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ FERRAL JOINT TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ FERRAL JOINT TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 112,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plates n/s and o/s (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 108,235 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES NOT WELL SECURED (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 108,235 miles

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

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES NOT WELL SECURED (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 101,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 101,040 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 87,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front pad wear sensor rubbing on wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 66,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,803 miles

both front fog lamps misting

Fail 3 Dec 2014 47,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front 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)

both front fog lamps misting

slight play in both front rear lower arm bushes.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 21,359 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 17,906 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 15,693 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 15,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 12,735 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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VO56 XWL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO56 XWL, 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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VO56 XWL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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