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BT06 HYY

2006 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,638 mi
Last recorded115,638 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 HYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 115,638 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 115,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 114,933 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 111,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lightly grabbing (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 110,216 miles

Front brake disc's corroded on inner surface

Rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 110,216 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake disc's corroded on inner surface

Rear brake disc's corroded

o/s number inop

Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,282 miles

Rear brake disc's rusty

o/s number plate inop

Pass 3 Oct 2018 108,210 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 108,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,390 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,387 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 96,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,405 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,984 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet latch slightly stiff

Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet latch slightly stiff

Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,991 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 42,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,503 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 29,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BT06 HYY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT06 HYY, 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 BT06 HYY registered?

BT06 HYY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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