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YE06 CGF

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,259 mi
Last recorded97,259 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 CGF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 97,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 93,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 7 Apr 2022 93,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides on the front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion across the rear axle

exhaust middle section has minor gas leak

oil leak

tyre pressure light on

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,496 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wipers smear

Fail 4 Mar 2021 93,491 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wipers smear

Pass 28 Feb 2020 90,881 miles

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

front and rear disks corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2020 90,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Coolant leak bad water leak ()

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

front and rear disks corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2018 81,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along chassis on nearside to rear rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Nearside and offside inner anti roll bar rubber bushes worn and have slight play

General rusting to front and rear hub and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 81,017 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along chassis on nearside to rear rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Nearside and offside inner anti roll bar rubber bushes worn and have slight play

General rusting to front and rear hub and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 72,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,069 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 56,405 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,585 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,835 miles

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,943 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 26,943 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,474 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 19,474 miles

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

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

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 CGF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YE06 CGF, 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 CGF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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