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YC06 OHB

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,845 mi
Last recorded106,845 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 OHB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 106,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 106,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded floor pan to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded floor pan to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 105,286 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolt rusted away, still secure but repair advised (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,441 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,478 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 99,362 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 99,127 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,436 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 96,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 95,343 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,689 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 88,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,874 miles

under body covered in trims

Fail 25 Oct 2010 72,874 miles

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

under body covered in trims

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,009 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 46,009 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 OHB is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YC06 OHB, 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 OHB registered?

YC06 OHB is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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