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SM56 YXW

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YXW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,964 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 72,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 72,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 72,104 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 71,411 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 71,394 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 67,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,226 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 64,460 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,763 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,923 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 46,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,908 miles

front pads getting low

offside rear tyre close to limit

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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SM56 YXW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM56 YXW, 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 SM56 YXW registered?

SM56 YXW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is SM56 YXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 YXW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM56 YXW have outstanding finance?

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