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YE06 CHG

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,357 mi
Last recorded135,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 CHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 135,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 131,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 128,006 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just acceptable ..requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just acceptable ..requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 126,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 126,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 124,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,993 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,136 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 120,113 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 110,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,416 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 89,225 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 89,159 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2016 78,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 64,815 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 62,096 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 59,597 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2012 57,432 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 55,002 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 47,115 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 46,897 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 34,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 34,245 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 CHG is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 YE06 CHG, 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 YE06 CHG registered?

YE06 CHG is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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