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WJ56 XEC

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,372 mi
Last recorded112,372 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 XEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 112,372 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer metal hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 112,372 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer metal hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 109,215 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 8 May 2024 108,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 106,749 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 106,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 102,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,833 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 97,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 96,470 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines coverd in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 94,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines coverd in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 897,790 miles

Central Oil leak GEAR BOX OIL SEAL

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,668 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 82,668 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,800 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 62,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,121 miles

rear pads getting low 3m

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,835 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 21,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,040 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 23 Sep 2009 16,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 XEC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJ56 XEC, 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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WJ56 XEC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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