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YC56 ZKE

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,285 mi
Last recorded100,285 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 100,285 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,532 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2024 99,477 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 97,562 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,901 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 94,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 93,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 90,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 11 May 2020 90,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,275 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

tps light on pre 2012

Fail 3 Apr 2019 85,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

tps light on pre 2012

Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,506 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 28 Mar 2018 75,505 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,538 miles

advise undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,200 miles

advise undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,225 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,412 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,042 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,563 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 ZKE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC56 ZKE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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