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SP56 YTY

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,021 mi
Last recorded50,021 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 YTY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,974 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,792 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,603 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 38,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,259 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 29,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,437 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 13,436 miles

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

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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SP56 YTY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP56 YTY, 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 SP56 YTY registered?

SP56 YTY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SP56 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 YTY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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