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YA06 LHZ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,995 mi
Last recorded84,995 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 LHZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 84,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 84,255 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 83,684 miles

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

washers poor

Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,547 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 83,547 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,167 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,768 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,507 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front windscreen has chip

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,656 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2013 45,730 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,855 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,183 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,183 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,924 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 LHZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

YA06 LHZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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