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YD56 ZDW

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,747 mi
Last recorded120,747 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZDW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 120,747 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 120,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 107,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 107,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 105,752 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 105,752 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 104,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 104,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,662 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 102,659 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively CALIPER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,708 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,958 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 79,958 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 58,979 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,223 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 38,397 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,267 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 27,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZDW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZDW, 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 ZDW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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