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YC56 LJA

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,976 mi
Last recorded122,976 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 122,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 120,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 116,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,699 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 102,863 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 102,863 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 94,046 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 84,196 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,001 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 61,098 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 47,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,381 miles

front tyres wearing low edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress front spot lamps.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 36,381 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front tyres wearing low edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress front spot lamps.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,809 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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YC56 LJA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YC56 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

YC56 LJA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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