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WJ56 ZRK

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,672 mi
Last recorded97,672 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,672 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 97,671 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 96,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,814 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,320 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine running rough

under trays fitted as standard

Fail 20 Jul 2022 86,320 miles

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

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine running rough

under trays fitted as standard

Pass 31 Jul 2021 85,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,602 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 82,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from second cat (7.1.2)

Oil leak oil leak from engine area. ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 55,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from second cat (7.1.2)

Oil leak oil leak from engine area. ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,185 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,688 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,259 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,244 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 26,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,411 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 21,117 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ZRK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZRK, 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 WJ56 ZRK registered?

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

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