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YE06 CEU

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,249 mi
Last recorded122,249 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 CEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 122,249 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,766 miles

Drivers outer door handle stiff to open.

Fail 22 Jan 2025 120,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drivers outer door handle stiff to open.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,564 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 118,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,726 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 116,723 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 114,332 miles

Offside front fog light inop.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,287 miles

Offside front fog light inop.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,665 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 98,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 90,785 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,357 miles

under shields fitted covering some components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 74,295 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,953 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,102 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2013 63,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,263 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly worn & lipped.

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiperblades deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,263 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly worn & lipped.

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

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

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

Wiperblades deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,655 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 39,529 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 10 May 2009 29,240 miles

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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YE06 CEU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YE06 CEU, 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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YE06 CEU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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