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SP56 YYA

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,830 mi
Last recorded55,830 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 YYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,830 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,732 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 54,725 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Pipe To The Calliper Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Pipe To The Calliper Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Pipe To The Calliper Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,507 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 51,500 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides main line and to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper to flexy hose rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank to front rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper to flexy hose rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,535 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 40,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear reaction bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear reaction bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,360 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,729 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 24,729 miles

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

front brake discs slightly rusty and worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,289 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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SP56 YYA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YYA, 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 SP56 YYA registered?

SP56 YYA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is SP56 YYA safe to buy?

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