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LF56 YKU

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,173 mi
Last recorded108,173 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 108,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 108,164 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 106,244 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 24 May 2019 98,070 miles

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

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

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 95,117 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 95,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,466 miles

slight play in front suspension arm bushes,front tyres wearing on edges,rear brake discs wearing,nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2017 92,464 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in front suspension arm bushes,front tyres wearing on edges,rear brake discs wearing,nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,033 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,894 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,507 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,188 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,188 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,225 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread,tyres slight wear on edges,brake discs wearing

Pass 28 May 2011 71,409 miles

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

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)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,954 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,777 miles

dashboard warning light on recommend further inspection

near side front tyre worn

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 YKU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 LF56 YKU, 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 YKU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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