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YE06 CFA

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,390 mi
Last recorded74,390 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 CFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 74,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 72,967 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 71,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 69,903 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,160 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 65,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,612 miles

Possible leak, screen wash fluid?

Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,673 miles

Brake pipes corroded, front to rear inside plastic cover

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion

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

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

Plastic covers fitted, outer sill covers fitted

possible leak of screen wash n/s/f headlight washer jet

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,800 miles

Localised brake pipes corrosion.

Screen washers poor, recommend attention

Unable to view all sections of brake pipe

Pass 24 Oct 2015 56,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 52,565 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,992 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 46,990 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,076 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 34,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 22,979 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 CFA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YE06 CFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE06 CFA registered?

YE06 CFA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is YE06 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 CFA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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