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WP56 JHE

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,898 mi
Last recorded85,898 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 JHE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 85,898 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 85,664 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 84,889 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 84,384 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,449 miles

Age related corrosion to front & rear suspension & steering components none pf which are deemed structurally weakened

Both front flexible brake hoses showing age related deterioration especially nearside

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes towards rear by entry points into rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake noticably lower than offside & just meeting required imbalance specifications on brake test.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,186 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 80,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,411 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AROUND EDGES

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear brake discs corrode around edges

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,706 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 73,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,165 miles

o/s front and n/s front lower arm rear bushes has movement in it

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill cocers fitted nearside & offside, unable to fully test outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,388 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,707 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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WP56 JHE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WP56 JHE, 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 WP56 JHE registered?

WP56 JHE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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