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YC56 LUA

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,729 mi
Last recorded129,729 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 LUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 129,729 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 122,249 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 112,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 101,818 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 101,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,620 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 90,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,332 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,597 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 27 Jul 2016 73,023 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,174 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,598 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,942 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 29,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LUA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC56 LUA registered?

YC56 LUA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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