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SP06 YRZ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

117,175 mi
Last recorded117,175 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 YRZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 117,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear at front of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner steering tie rod corroded

Nearside Front full hub assembly corroded

Offside Front Inner tie rod corroded

Offside Front full hub assembly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 117,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 117,093 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a flat spot on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a flat spot on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 116,859 miles

Offside Rear shoe kit noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light on dash , alternator charging 11.3 V

overall corrosion underneath ( brakes , driveshafts , suspension...)

Pass 9 May 2023 115,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,972 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 112,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 110,143 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 110,142 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 105,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,036 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,409 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,935 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 80,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,084 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 76,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 76,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,990 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 67,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,927 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 62,927 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

poor washer fluid to screen(reqs washer filter cleaned out)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,269 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,516 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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SP06 YRZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SP06 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 SP06 YRZ registered?

SP06 YRZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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