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YD56 YYU

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,044 mi
Last recorded120,044 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 120,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 114,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,348 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 109,085 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,762 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2017 95,668 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,791 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front sidewall and alloy damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,281 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear registration slightly dim

n/s registration light slightly loose

slight movement to both front bottom arms ball joint cups

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,790 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 65,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 57,449 miles

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

small stone chip on offside of windscreen in zone b

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,449 miles

small stone chip on offside of windscreen in zone b

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,701 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,010 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,497 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,497 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,317 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 26,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YYU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD56 YYU, 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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YD56 YYU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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