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YD56 XMZ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,983 mi
Last recorded114,983 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 XMZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,983 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 102,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes running along side fuel tank

Fail 12 Jan 2023 102,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes running along side fuel tank

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine near excessive / under-tray holding oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes running along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 93,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 93,942 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 90,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak from the gearbox

Pass 12 Jan 2019 86,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

minor oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,868 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Dec 2015 73,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail/screw in the tyre tread

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,194 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 9 Jan 2014 68,848 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 64,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 30 Mar 2012 64,225 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 31 Jan 2011 56,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,159 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)

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 XMZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YD56 XMZ, 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 YD56 XMZ registered?

YD56 XMZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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