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YB06 DDL

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,784 mi
Last recorded61,784 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 DDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 61,784 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS on

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre under flatted

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components light corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 58,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related corrosion in general to components and structure

Pass 14 Jul 2022 54,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,483 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle has underside age related corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2021 58,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle has underside age related corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 44,628 miles

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

all steel brake pipes corroded

all tyres low

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays, sill covers and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2018 41,138 miles

slight play bottom arm rear bushes

surface corrosion forming on under side from being stood idle

unknown orange light on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,797 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 37,795 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,167 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,555 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,868 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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YB06 DDL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB06 DDL, 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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YB06 DDL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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