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YD56 ZDK

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,876 mi
Last recorded124,876 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 124,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Rear body panel damage

Rear diff now welded

different wheels from last test

handbrake travel

Fail 23 Mar 2026 122,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 16 May 2024 116,996 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 116,993 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2023 115,100 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 115,099 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,403 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 111,400 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,598 miles

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

undercovers obscuring view

Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,470 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 101,594 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,736 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 85,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge ( 255/35x18 90w rft ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2015 85,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge ( 255/35x18 90w rft ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 49,602 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,838 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZDK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZDK, 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 ZDK registered?

YD56 ZDK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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