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YB06 JZA

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,067 mi
Last recorded91,067 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 JZA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 91,067 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 91,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 88,998 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,223 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,422 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 85,422 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,685 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,229 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,715 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,029 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,903 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 62,888 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,890 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,573 miles

Advise NSR tread damaged

Advise OSR tyre on wear bars

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,554 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 53,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,598 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)

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 JZA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JZA, 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 YB06 JZA registered?

YB06 JZA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is YB06 JZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB06 JZA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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