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FE56 YZP

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,461 mi
Last recorded99,461 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 YZP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 99,461 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides -- inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running along n/s--- badly corroded -- borderline (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

has under trays . engine covers + sill covers fitted

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 98,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes running along n/s/r -- corroded -- borderline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running along n/s/r (rear to front) corroded --- border line (1.1.11 (c))

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

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

most of front and rear suspension components have general corrosion

rear silencer clamps / joints corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,256 miles

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

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

has under trays . engine covers + sill covers fitted

most of all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2023 97,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

has under trays . engine covers + sill covers fitted

most of all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,906 miles

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

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

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

most of front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes running along n/s corroded --- border line (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays ,engine covers + sill covers fitted

most of front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 93,590 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes running along n/s corroded --- border line (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays ,engine covers + sill covers fitted

most of front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,983 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges and have cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,801 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,874 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 80,673 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front pipe flange nuts corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,188 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust front flange nuts corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 58,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,821 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2013 50,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,774 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 44,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,986 miles

damage on o/s door

Pass 10 Oct 2009 30,614 miles

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

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)

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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FE56 YZP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE56 YZP, 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 FE56 YZP registered?

FE56 YZP is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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