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YB06 KBP

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,608 mi
Last recorded63,608 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 KBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 63,608 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 55,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,522 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded but not excessive

Signs of heat in nearside front disc but not binding at time of test

Pass 17 May 2019 47,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2019 47,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 45,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 45,925 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Signs of heat in offside front disc

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,698 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing screen

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,019 miles

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 25 Mar 2016 42,011 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet difficult to open

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 38,462 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge [no tread left]

Fail 21 Nov 2014 38,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge [no tread left]

Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,917 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 36,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 35,926 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,510 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)

air bag light on

front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 Jun 2011 22,510 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

air bag light on

front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,986 miles

Front and rear discs slightly worn.

Nearside floorpan damaged.

Nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

Offside front chassis rail damaged.

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Rear discs slightly pitted

Wrong size tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 7 Jun 2010 16,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front and rear discs slightly worn.

Nearside floorpan damaged.

Nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

Offside front chassis rail damaged.

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Rear discs slightly pitted

Wrong size tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 9 Jun 2009 8,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to front sub-frame

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

Pass 9 Jun 2009 8,926 miles

damage to front sub-frame

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

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 KBP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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