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S6 YSU

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,053 mi
Last recorded83,053 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 YSU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,053 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 83,034 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 76,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 70,140 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 63,207 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 51,592 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 51,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,541 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,332 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 36,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 31,778 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre worn inner edge no cords visble (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 31,745 miles

coil spring broken o/s/r coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre worn inner edge no cords visble (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 28,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,660 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 27,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,349 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,741 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 13,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,697 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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S6 YSU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S6 YSU, 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 S6 YSU registered?

S6 YSU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is S6 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 YSU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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