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Y77 AEL

2006 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,050 mi
Last recorded104,050 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY77 AEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,050 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose BUMPER CORNER SLIGHTLY LOOSE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,999 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front COIL SPRING NOT SEATING IN CORRECT POSITION

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Fail 28 Jul 2025 93,998 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (CONSOLE BUSH'S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front COIL SPRING NOT SEATING IN CORRECT POSITION

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 86,133 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front GRILLE MISSING

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,785 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 72,765 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2553518w90 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518w90 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518w90 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 65,787 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,760 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 60,759 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,667 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 49,667 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2016 49,179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,440 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,521 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 20,260 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 14,152 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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Y77 AEL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y77 AEL, 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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Y77 AEL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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