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YD56 ZCA

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,950 mi
Last recorded101,950 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 101,950 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,626 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body component slightly loose heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,637 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,240 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,327 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,658 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 76,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 75,856 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 75,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipes heavily undersealed not properly inspected

Offside Rear Brake pipes heavily undersealed not properly inspected

Fail 8 Sep 2017 74,642 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 71,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,146 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 62,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,712 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,054 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,699 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 52,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 46,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,562 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,469 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 35,411 miles

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

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 ZCA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black 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 ZCA, 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 ZCA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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