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YB56 EWW

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,426 mi
Last recorded72,426 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 EWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 72,426 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 71,390 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 71,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 69,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 66,811 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 66,768 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,636 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,498 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 55,937 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,753 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 52,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 47,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 36,643 miles

play in front suspension arms bushes

Pass 20 May 2015 34,216 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,510 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 31,873 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 31,873 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,538 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 30,488 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,038 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 EWW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EWW, 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 EWW registered?

YB56 EWW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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