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YC56 ZFJ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,621 mi
Last recorded117,621 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 117,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 111,281 miles

headlights full of condensation

Fail 9 Apr 2021 111,244 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear[rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlights full of condensation

Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 103,326 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 103,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,231 miles

Offside 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 28 Sep 2015 94,536 miles

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

undertrays fitted & nearside front & rear jacking blocks missing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 94,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted & nearside front & rear jacking blocks missing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,650 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 91,650 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,645 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,997 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 38,108 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 ZFJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

YC56 ZFJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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