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RJ56 YTS

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 YTS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,487 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 80,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,416 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 78,415 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear under floor and leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear under floor and leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear under floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear and under floor area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 73,954 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,727 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 72,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,444 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 51,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 51,360 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 46,414 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,357 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,742 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,252 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 12,345 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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RJ56 YTS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ56 YTS, 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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RJ56 YTS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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