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YB56 AAJ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,987 mi
Last recorded125,987 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 AAJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 125,987 miles

under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2023 122,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 115,368 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 115,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 108,138 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 103,865 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 103,865 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,414 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 89,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear high level brake lamp broken ,

Nearside Front condensation in n/s/f headlamp

both front tyres bald and very close to showing cords

Fail 8 Feb 2018 83,813 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear high level brake lamp broken ,

Nearside Front condensation in n/s/f headlamp

both front tyres bald and very close to showing cords

Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 22 Nov 2016 76,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,393 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,713 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,713 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,048 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,334 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 49,433 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,432 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 35,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,197 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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YB56 AAJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB56 AAJ, 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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YB56 AAJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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