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YC06 YVK

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,870 mi
Last recorded112,870 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 YVK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 112,870 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 108,622 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 104,863 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,694 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s+o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2023 99,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s+o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 93,641 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipes link bracket damaged and fixings missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 81,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on all rigid pipes including pipes to side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened strut brace mounting bracket fractured (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR X2,REAR RADIUS X 2AND O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,113 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION TO OUTER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,475 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,426 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,858 miles

Both the front tyre inner edges are worn.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,368 miles

all four wheels corroded on inner surface

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,183 miles

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

Stop lamp lens on boot cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,695 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 41,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,866 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,992 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,711 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 YVK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

YC06 YVK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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