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BT56 YWY

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,788 mi
Last recorded81,788 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 YWY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,257 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 77,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,114 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,562 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,818 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 29 Sep 2017 64,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,624 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 55,707 miles

255/35 18 90w runflat

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 55,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

255/35 18 90w runflat

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 50,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 50,858 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 46,400 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,958 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 36,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 May 2012 36,359 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2011 25,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 11,973 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 11,036 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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BT56 YWY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT56 YWY, 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 BT56 YWY registered?

BT56 YWY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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