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YD56 VVL

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,570 mi
Last recorded126,570 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 VVL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,570 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 118,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,873 miles

both front tyres wearing low

offside front wheel as a slight kink on inner lip

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,907 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 62,000 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 29 Apr 2013 61,999 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,780 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 56,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,452 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 23 Jul 2010 50,479 miles

front pads getting very low

rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,793 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YD56 VVL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YD56 VVL, 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 YD56 VVL registered?

YD56 VVL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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