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DY56 SNU

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

113,018 mi
Last recorded113,018 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 SNU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 113,018 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 113,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 108,255 miles

n/s/r road-rim has hairline crack

Fail 27 Sep 2024 108,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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 28 Sep 2023 103,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 103,168 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,627 miles

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))

both front suspension lower wishbone bushes worn

Fail 28 Sep 2022 96,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

both front suspension lower wishbone bushes worn

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,145 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 85,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,852 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,851 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 78,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,272 miles

Front brake pads low , on limit for MOT - recommend replacement

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear and some rear pipes have been greased

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

N/S/F Tyre feathering on inside edge slightly

N/S/R Shock absorber dirt cover dropped down

O/S/F Tyre wearing thin on inside edge ok for MOT test

Oil leak on engine , oil level ?

Rear brake pads low , on limit for MOT - recommend replacement

Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,272 miles

Front brake pads low , on limit for MOT - recommend replacement

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear and some rear pipes have been greased

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

N/S/F Tyre feathering on inside edge slightly

N/S/R Shock absorber dirt cover dropped down

O/S/F Tyre wearing thin on inside edge ok for MOT test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak on engine , oil level ?

Rear brake pads low , on limit for MOT - recommend replacement

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,657 miles

Corrsion showing to front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Sep 2013 65,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion showing to front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,453 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,904 miles

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

O/S/F door mirror damaged

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

front fog lights condensated

Cords almost exposed on inner edges of both front tyres

Fail 21 Sep 2011 47,904 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F door mirror damaged

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

front fog lights condensated

Cords almost exposed on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,645 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 39,645 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,539 miles

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

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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DY56 SNU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DY56 SNU, 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 DY56 SNU registered?

DY56 SNU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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