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FX56 YPK

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,334 mi
Last recorded39,334 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 YPK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 39,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 39,334 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,331 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,331 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,330 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 39,330 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 39,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,236 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 39,326 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,646 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,910 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,987 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,938 miles

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 32,766 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

deterioration of both rear brake discs.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,363 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 28,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,983 miles

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

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

cut in near side front inner side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,823 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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FX56 YPK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX56 YPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX56 YPK registered?

FX56 YPK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FX56 YPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX56 YPK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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