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Y16 SFC

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,402 mi
Last recorded55,402 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 SFC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 55,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 55,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 54,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres over 10 years old

both rear tyres over 10 years old

leak to rear axle

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge on 2m

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge on 3m

Fail 8 Apr 2025 54,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres over 10 years old

both rear tyres over 10 years old

leak to rear axle

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge on 2m

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge on 3m

Pass 3 Apr 2024 53,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 52,691 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 51,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 50,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 49,296 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,584 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,852 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,863 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake slow to release

Pass 16 Aug 2013 39,987 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,348 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,596 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,234 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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Y16 SFC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y16 SFC, 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 Y16 SFC registered?

Y16 SFC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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