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LF56 YMR

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,154 mi
Last recorded110,154 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 110,154 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - front section coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - front section coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. Damaged and water ingress present (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,161 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 90% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slight perishing and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 92,161 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 90% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slight perishing and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,854 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.41mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5.38mm to 1.08mm on inside edge - Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 78,854 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.41mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5.38mm to 1.08mm on inside edge - Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 62,470 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 62,470 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,140 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 58,140 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 46,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,092 miles

Engine covers fitted making close inspection difficult

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

Undertrays fitted making close inspection difficult

Fail 22 Nov 2016 43,091 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bottom rearmost wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted making close inspection difficult

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

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

Undertrays fitted making close inspection difficult

Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various covers fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 40,669 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 37,970 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,418 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 36,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

slit brake pull23% imbalance

Pass 8 Oct 2011 34,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,713 miles

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

nearside front bumper slight damage

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,733 miles

Offside Rear 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 YMR is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LF56 YMR, 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 YMR is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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