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YC56 NZU

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,932 mi
Last recorded114,932 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 NZU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 114,932 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,309 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 105,301 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 99,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 92,899 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,271 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,893 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,035 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,725 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 72,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking to outer edge of tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2016 69,467 miles

Bolt in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 66,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 16 Jun 2014 62,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,088 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 55,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,725 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 51,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,811 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 NZU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NZU, 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 NZU registered?

YC56 NZU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is YC56 NZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 NZU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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