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YB56 BHX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,438 mi
Last recorded75,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 BHX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 75,438 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 67,994 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 66,581 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 63,265 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 58,422 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 54,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 50,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,328 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 49,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,561 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 44,561 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 38,901 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 38,901 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,835 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 BHX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc 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 YB56 BHX, 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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What year was YB56 BHX registered?

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

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