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YC56 SVS

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,475 mi
Last recorded48,475 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 SVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 48,475 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,160 miles

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2024 48,147 miles

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

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2023 47,369 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around all suspension parts

Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,846 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 46,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant temperature lamp on after emission test

Fail 27 Nov 2017 44,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant temperature lamp on after emission test

Pass 28 Nov 2016 42,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35rf18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 39,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 38,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,339 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2011 28,010 miles

OSR PARK BRAKE NOISEY

Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,825 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 7,459 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 SVS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

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

Is YC56 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 SVS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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