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WF56 NFZ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,178 mi
Last recorded29,178 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 NFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 29,178 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 28,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 27,444 miles

Both front fog lights inop

Nearside headlamp washer missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 26,505 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Nearside Head light washer missing

Pass 28 Jan 2022 25,697 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 25,044 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 25,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 24,544 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 24,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 23,638 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 22,581 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 21,456 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 20,747 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 20,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,589 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 20,589 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 19,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 19,753 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 19,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 19,419 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

innside and outside of o/s/front tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2010 18,516 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,874 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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WF56 NFZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WF56 NFZ, 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 NFZ registered?

WF56 NFZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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