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G2 YPY

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,989 mi
Last recorded101,989 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 YPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 101,989 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,759 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 98,104 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,354 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,713 miles

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring View Of Components

Fail 3 Feb 2020 91,713 miles

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring View Of Components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 78,552 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 78,552 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 70,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,405 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,767 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 64,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,287 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner egdes

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,555 miles

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 5 Dec 2011 53,463 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 6 Dec 2010 42,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,580 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 33,266 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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G2 YPY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G2 YPY, 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 G2 YPY registered?

G2 YPY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is G2 YPY safe to buy?

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