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VX56 SYA

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,051 mi
Last recorded83,051 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 SYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,051 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 82,742 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,312 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,042 miles

engine oil leaks

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2021 81,531 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 78,994 miles

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

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

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

Under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2019 78,199 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,116 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,441 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 69,359 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,193 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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 50,984 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 44,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,090 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,025 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)

undersheilds fitted unable to see all test items

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,033 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 SYA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYA, 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

How do I check the history of VX56 SYA?

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What year was VX56 SYA registered?

VX56 SYA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is VX56 SYA safe to buy?

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