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YA55 VLD

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,363 mi
Last recorded123,363 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 VLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 123,363 miles
Fail 24 May 2026 123,249 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 123,162 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 121,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2023 120,159 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 119,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,450 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 119,424 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,192 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 102,104 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 100,588 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,411 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,466 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,432 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,932 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,474 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 29,474 miles

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

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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YA55 VLD is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YA55 VLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA55 VLD registered?

YA55 VLD is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is YA55 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA55 VLD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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