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YC06 DXM

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,632 mi
Last recorded96,632 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 DXM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 96,632 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,393 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 83,389 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 76,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 76,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 67,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 67,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,833 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

eye level brake light disconnected at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2020 59,833 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 48,378 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 47,501 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,771 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2015 46,770 miles

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

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 40,811 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 38,782 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 38,782 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 34,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,367 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 23,387 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 22,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,008 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,288 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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YC06 DXM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YC06 DXM, 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 YC06 DXM registered?

YC06 DXM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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