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YC56 BXB

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,970 mi
Last recorded118,970 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 BXB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2025 118,970 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 118,801 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 101,268 miles
Pass 1 May 2020
Pass 13 May 2019 99,144 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 99,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 91,908 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 91,908 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control Cover fitted that is too large and turns without moving the steering wheel (2.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,147 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,030 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 84,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 82,583 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 78,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 74,619 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,152 miles

both front brake disc slighty corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,000 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 51,000 miles

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

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

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

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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YC56 BXB is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC56 BXB, 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 YC56 BXB registered?

YC56 BXB is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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