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WN56 PWE

2006 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,089 mi
Last recorded141,089 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 PWE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 141,089 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 139,526 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear at rear end by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing also and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation also (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner shoulder also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner shoulder also (5.2.3 (e))

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

park brake efficiency only just met and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Mar 2024 138,626 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

park brake only just met required efficiency and may require adjusting or repair

Fail 5 Mar 2024 138,625 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

park brake only just met required efficiency and may require adjusting or repair

Pass 10 Mar 2023 136,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 133,709 miles

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

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

Park brake efficiency only just met and may require adjustment or repair

offside front fog light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2021 129,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 128,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 120,506 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 120,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 111,266 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 111,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limits (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,548 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,195 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,901 miles

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

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

deep split in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,336 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 9 Apr 2009 26,625 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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WN56 PWE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,996cc 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 WN56 PWE, 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 WN56 PWE registered?

WN56 PWE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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