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SM06 YRZ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,723 mi
Last recorded92,723 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 YRZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 92,723 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrals (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 90,654 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 90,654 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,754 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 87,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 84,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 80,131 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP INOP

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 80,131 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP INOP

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 77,540 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 77,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,720 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 76,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 76,694 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 n/s rear tofront (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,065 miles

rocker cover cover leaking

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure light on

Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,992 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 34,862 miles

both front wishbone bushes worn

em light on

Fail 24 May 2016 34,862 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front wishbone bushes worn

em light on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,732 miles

offside front brake binding

Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,495 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 22,339 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2010 19,100 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 16,047 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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SM06 YRZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 SM06 YRZ, 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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What year was SM06 YRZ registered?

SM06 YRZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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