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YC06 YMZ

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,502 mi
Last recorded142,502 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 YMZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 142,502 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 137,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 133,177 miles

minor oil leak

n/s number plate light not working

Pass 9 May 2023 125,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 122,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 122,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 118,185 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 118,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 116,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 108,033 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 18 May 2018 99,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 90,251 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 90,251 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 80,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 70,937 miles

Both front tyres worn low and uneven on the inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 57,596 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 44,873 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 44,642 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 34,824 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 34,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 12,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,741 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,725 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 YMZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

YC06 YMZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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