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YA06 BYM

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,110 mi
Last recorded66,110 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 BYM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 66,110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,557 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracked with age 255/35 R18 90W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 65,513 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracked with age 255/35 R18 90W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 64,149 miles

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 11 Jul 2022 62,634 miles

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 5 Jul 2021 61,833 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,048 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,302 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses slightly corroded on the steel sections. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 56,016 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,160 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 51,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,120 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 45,120 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,532 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,507 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,865 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 21,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,789 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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YA06 BYM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YA06 BYM, 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 YA06 BYM registered?

YA06 BYM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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