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WF56 GZW

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,460 mi
Last recorded95,460 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 GZW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 92,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 92,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 90,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 87,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 84,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 81,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 77,963 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 75,903 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,136 miles

rear brake pad wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2016 65,314 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,913 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 60,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,068 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,729 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,627 miles

both front tyres worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,013 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,761 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers slightly smeary

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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WF56 GZW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WF56 GZW, 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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What year was WF56 GZW registered?

WF56 GZW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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