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YC56 LWW

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,497 mi
Last recorded109,497 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 109,497 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 103,769 miles

Front bottom shield damage

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 103,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front bottom shield damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 96,736 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,423 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 83,658 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 76,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2021 76,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 69,621 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,825 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 37,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front, incorrect rotation direction (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,491 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,766 miles

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,995 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 26,995 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,694 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 20,650 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,828 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 14,789 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LWW 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 76.2%.

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 LWW, 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 LWW registered?

YC56 LWW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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