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YC56 SWW

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,128 mi
Last recorded111,128 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 SWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 111,128 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,111 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 111,111 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 106,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,275 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 103,940 miles

brake pipes rusty

rear pads close to limit

rear suspension levelling device poor

Fail 14 May 2019 103,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes rusty

rear pads close to limit

rear suspension levelling device poor

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 100,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

offside rear tyre low and in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2016 97,154 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition, worn bald on inner shoulder and near minimum tread depth limit

Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,375 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2015 92,375 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,061 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 87,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 82,694 miles

Nearside 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 15 Nov 2012 78,249 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 73,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 73,304 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,932 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 69,719 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,983 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 SWW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

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

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