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LF56 YBL

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,736 mi
Last recorded173,736 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 173,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 166,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both centre pipes leading to rear brake flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both rear, low and worn smooth on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 166,516 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both centre pipes leading to rear brake flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both rear, low and worn smooth on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 158,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 146,489 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 135,768 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,239 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,372 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,099 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,198 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LF56 YBL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YBL, 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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LF56 YBL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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