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WK56 XSR

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,743 mi
Last recorded69,743 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 XSR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 69,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

UNDERSIDE CORRODED BUT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY NOT AFFECTED

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 69,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 69,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 58,788 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 58,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,995 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f shock absorber weak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 56,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes going to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f shock absorber weak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 55,232 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 52,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,199 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,138 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 50,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,671 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front offside tyre wearin on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2009 35,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front offside tyre wearin on inner edge

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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WK56 XSR is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK56 XSR, 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 WK56 XSR registered?

WK56 XSR is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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