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SM06 YSL

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,685 mi
Last recorded107,685 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 YSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,685 miles

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

nearside rear shocker cover loose

rear heatshield loose

Fail 16 Dec 2020 107,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

nearside rear shocker cover loose

rear heatshield loose

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jun 2019 105,462 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,183 miles

Rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes all coated

Pass 27 May 2014 91,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 88,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 88,642 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,160 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet secondary catch release stiff

drivers seatbelt not fitted through guide in seat frame

engine managment system fault lamp luminated indicating a fault

front brake discs part corroded on inner facings

front brake pads wearing low at aprox 4mm

Fail 16 Jun 2011 73,159 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet secondary catch release stiff

drivers seatbelt not fitted through guide in seat frame

engine managment system fault lamp luminated indicating a fault

front brake discs part corroded on inner facings

front brake pads wearing low at aprox 4mm

heavy corrosion on rear brake discs and surface seperation on nearside

plastic mounting or trim insecure above engine undertray and fouling steering rack

Pass 31 May 2010 60,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,501 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 YSL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM06 YSL, 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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SM06 YSL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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