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WJ06 YXT

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 YXT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,492 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 99,492 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 95,942 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2022 91,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,212 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,516 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 84,516 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,408 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 73,821 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,815 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,653 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 65,653 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,431 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,676 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 57,676 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 54,459 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 50,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,664 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,786 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,153 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WJ06 YXT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WJ06 YXT, 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 WJ06 YXT registered?

WJ06 YXT is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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