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WF56 VVP

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,826 mi
Last recorded67,826 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 67,826 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 67,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 64,187 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,837 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp misted

Fail 22 Apr 2024 60,837 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp misted

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,447 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 60,200 miles

slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,863 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 59,387 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

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

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 25 Oct 2019 59,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,701 miles

o/s wiper split

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Fail 25 Oct 2018 57,701 miles

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

o/s wiper split

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Pass 27 Oct 2017 52,904 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,142 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and getting close to legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,052 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 27,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,223 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,148 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,910 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,752 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 VVP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

WF56 VVP is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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