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YC56 OBB

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,088 mi
Last recorded165,088 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 165,088 miles

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2024 162,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 158,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 155,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 20 Sep 2022 155,080 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Oct 2021 149,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks inner wall & tread worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 145,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,427 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 133,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,676 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 124,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

extensive undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 123,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r top shockabsorber mount slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 106,850 miles

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged And rear tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

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

Plastics sheets fitted under

Fail 19 Mar 2016 106,850 miles

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged And rear tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

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

Plastics sheets fitted under

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,676 miles

plastic sheet fitted under

Fail 19 Dec 2014 101,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

plastic sheet fitted under

Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,976 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,061 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,790 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,597 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,362 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 OBB is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OBB, 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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YC56 OBB is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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