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WJ56 ZRP

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,771 mi
Last recorded117,771 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ZRP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 117,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 117,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 113,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 112,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper outer spring missing. Brake is secure and working correctly

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,530 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear caliper retaining spring missing

Fail 18 Sep 2019 94,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear caliper retaining spring missing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,497 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,935 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 70,933 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,237 miles

EM lights on.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,902 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 23,841 miles

EXHAUST MANIFOLD DOWN PIPE IS SPLIT

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,490 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 26 Sep 2009 17,975 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 ZRP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZRP, 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 ZRP registered?

WJ56 ZRP is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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