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WG56 FXC

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,665 mi
Last recorded79,665 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 FXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 79,665 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 79,665 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,807 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 78,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,331 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 76,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 71,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 64,355 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front left hand rear silencer mounting arm fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 64,355 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front left hand rear silencer mounting arm fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,115 miles

slight split in nsf wiper blade end & front blades slightly streaking,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,slight cut in osf tyre outer sidewall,oversills & undershields fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,468 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 63,133 miles

slight chips in windscreen,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.oversills & undershields fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 62,574 miles

engine covers,undershields & plastic oversills fitted

slight chips in windscreen,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 58,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,225 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 43,709 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 18,127 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 12,604 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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WG56 FXC 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 WG56 FXC, 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 WG56 FXC registered?

WG56 FXC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is WG56 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG56 FXC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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