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VX56 ARU

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,011 mi
Last recorded52,011 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 ARU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 52,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 48,003 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 47,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 46,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 46,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 46,096 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 45,703 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 45,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,966 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,221 miles

note-225/45/18s front 225/40/18 rear

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,690 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,309 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,626 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 37,624 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,018 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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VX56 ARU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VX56 ARU, 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 VX56 ARU registered?

VX56 ARU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is VX56 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 ARU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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