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WJ56 LDU

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,846 mi
Last recorded81,846 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 LDU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing out (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 81,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,656 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,034 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,677 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,582 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,101 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,094 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 45,094 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,730 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,713 miles

Centre Rear 3rd stop light not wokring

Nearside Front tyre of a different make to other tyres

Offside Front tyre cracking around main tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking around main tread

Fail 2 Aug 2016 36,713 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear 3rd stop light not wokring

Nearside Front tyre of a different make to other tyres

Offside Front tyre cracking around main tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking around main tread

Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,168 miles

Both rear tyres split in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre split in tread

Rear diff leaking oil.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,331 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre weathered

o/s/r tyre weathered

Fail 5 Aug 2014 35,331 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre weathered

o/s/r tyre weathered

Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak (rear)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 24,369 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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WJ56 LDU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ56 LDU, 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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WJ56 LDU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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