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Y50 PRR

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,923 mi
Last recorded52,923 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 PRR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 52,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 51,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 51,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,202 miles

fuel cap push fit type

o/s indicators flashing fast

small split in o/s/f drop link gaiter

Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,659 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 50,659 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2020 38,022 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2019 30,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 27,878 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 27,878 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 26,051 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,302 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 24,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 23,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 20,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 20,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,902 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 17,901 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 15,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,759 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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Y50 PRR is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y50 PRR, 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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Y50 PRR is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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