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DV56 YGN

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,917 mi
Last recorded88,917 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 YGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,411 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock from top bearing area (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,585 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 81,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,397 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,348 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 70,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear o/side and n/side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 70,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,701 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 63,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,362 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 59,362 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,362 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

Offside Rear tyre tread low

Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 51,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,956 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,809 miles

brake warning light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,594 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 29,561 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,679 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,548 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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DV56 YGN is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 DV56 YGN, 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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DV56 YGN is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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