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YB06 KBX

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,140 mi
Last recorded110,140 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 KBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 110,140 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 110,140 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,156 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 106,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 102,314 miles

Drivers door difficult to open

Vehicle erratic on idle

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,438 miles

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

engine on idle very erratic

Fail 22 Sep 2020 98,438 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine on idle very erratic

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear, rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 89,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear, rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,472 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 79,472 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,805 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 71,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 61,033 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,895 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,142 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 45,142 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,224 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 41,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,387 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,886 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 31,214 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 31,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.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 KBX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 KBX, 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 KBX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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