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LF56 YAX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,587 mi
Last recorded80,587 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 80,587 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,038 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,140 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,080 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 71,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,640 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,799 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 51,009 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2013 47,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,011 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,702 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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LF56 YAX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF56 YAX, 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 LF56 YAX registered?

LF56 YAX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is LF56 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 YAX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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