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LF56 YGM

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,709 mi
Last recorded101,709 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 101,709 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is fully suported

Fail 3 Sep 2025 101,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is fully suported

Pass 28 Aug 2024 98,879 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both)(3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,340 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Aug 2022 93,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight wash not working

Fail 13 Aug 2021 89,324 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight wash not working

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,282 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,156 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,564 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,054 miles

all tyres slightly worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2011 41,809 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 41,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,799 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 YGM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YGM, 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 LF56 YGM registered?

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

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