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YC56 SSK

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,136 mi
Last recorded65,136 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 SSK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 65,136 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 63,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,576 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,983 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,117 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 59,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,058 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 58,281 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,987 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,812 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,702 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,575 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,591 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,591 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,408 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,742 miles

rear differential seal slightly leaking

slight play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,081 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 SSK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

YC56 SSK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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