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YE56 GAU

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,277 mi
Last recorded108,277 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 108,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2024 107,126 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 106,440 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 106,407 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 105,291 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 105,287 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,086 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 104,082 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,081 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 79,909 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on outer edges

Nearside wiper performance poor

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded. only 10% visible

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2016 79,902 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres scrubbed on outer edges

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside wiper performance poor

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded. only 10% visible

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,969 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 67,230 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm,bald on inner and has a nail in tread

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm, bald on inner edge,cut in outter sidewall and has nail in tread

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm,bald on on inner edge and has a cut in outter sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm

Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,289 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)

both rear tyres close to cords on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,208 miles

plastic panel to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,530 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,886 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)

front wipers slight smear

plastic trim hanging down from under tray removed and placed in Pas footwell

Fail 2 Nov 2009 18,878 miles

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

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)

front wipers slight smear

plastic trim hanging down from under tray removed and placed in Pas footwell

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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YE56 GAU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YE56 GAU, 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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YE56 GAU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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