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YB56 EPP

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,428 mi
Last recorded79,428 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 EPP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 79,428 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,448 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 77,411 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,154 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,350 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,061 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,381 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,801 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 64,801 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,567 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 57,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,286 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 55,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,808 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 53,808 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,837 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 EPP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB56 EPP registered?

YB56 EPP is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is YB56 EPP safe to buy?

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