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YC56 TBY

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,859 mi
Last recorded32,859 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 TBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 32,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 32,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2024 32,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 31,779 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 30,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 30,492 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,710 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,857 miles

(Unable to inspect all components) vehicle fitted with engine under-tray and under floor-covers.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,221 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 19,348 miles

Yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 13,418 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2010 10,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,835 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 TBY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

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

Is YC56 TBY safe to buy?

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