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RX06 YSB

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,843 mi
Last recorded145,843 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 YSB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 145,843 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED/CORRODED

Offside Front SHOCKER ..

Fail 12 Dec 2025 145,819 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to suspension components

slight oil leak present

slight play nearside front ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2024 144,058 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

Pass 12 Dec 2023 142,300 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMP LENS

Offside Rear LENS DAMAGED

Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,784 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 137,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 135,014 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Nearside Front WISHBONE BACK BUSH .............

Offside Rear STOPLIGHT LENS DAMAGED ........

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ............ (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 135,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Nearside Front WISHBONE BACK BUSH .............

Offside Rear STOPLIGHT LENS DAMAGED ........

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ............ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 129,081 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 129,080 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 124,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint fixings corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside stoplight slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2018 124,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint fixings corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside stoplight slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,998 miles

Offside stoplight damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2016 120,175 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 120,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear inner hose and from end of plastic cover on floor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,098 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 113,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 104,003 miles

255/35 ZR 18 tyres rear

225/40 R 18 tyres front

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,793 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres steped inner edge and close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,198 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,166 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 51,165 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,923 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RX06 YSB is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RX06 YSB, 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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RX06 YSB is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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