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WL56 GXB

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,467 mi
Last recorded106,467 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 GXB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 106,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 91,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 87,460 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 82,569 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,847 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,577 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 55,881 miles

Low performance at offside rear park brake.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight leak at exhaust manifold area.

Start of corrosion at front to rear brake pipes at rear floor area.

Surface corrosion at rear end of both front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,881 miles

Low performance at offside rear park brake.

Slight leak at exhaust manifold area.

Start of corrosion at front to rear brake pipes at rear floor area.

Surface corrosion at rear end of both front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,923 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash board illuminated.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 49,730 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,065 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 42,060 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 19,835 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 19,455 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 19,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WL56 GXB is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WL56 GXB, 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 WL56 GXB registered?

WL56 GXB is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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