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YB06 JZU

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,677 mi
Last recorded116,677 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 JZU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 116,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb is missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc dust shield is loose

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 110,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 110,517 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 100,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 100,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 83,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,368 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,052 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,081 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 70,829 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 69,772 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 68,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end joint slight play

Offside Front Inner rack end joint slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,670 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 46,114 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,399 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,437 miles

noise from offside rear parking brake?

Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from offside rear parking brake?

Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,714 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and small cut on outer sidewall

Fail 19 Jun 2009 20,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and small cut on outer sidewall

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 JZU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YB06 JZU, 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 JZU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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