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YD56 XNT

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,448 mi
Last recorded155,448 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 XNT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 155,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 155,242 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 152,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 149,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 144,427 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 141,884 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 135,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 131,591 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,999 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,600 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 117,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,027 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 104,027 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,362 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn on inside shoulder.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn on inside shoulder.

Pass 2 Nov 2013 73,380 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 73,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,351 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,016 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 49,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2010 24,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,771 miles

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

n/s/r alloy wheel slightly out of shape

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 XNT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XNT, 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 XNT registered?

YD56 XNT is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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