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YE56 OZU

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,353 mi
Last recorded86,353 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OZU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 84,158 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 84,152 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 80,827 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 19 Jul 2023 79,859 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 76,353 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 72,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 70,272 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 69,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 68,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-35-18 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge 225-35-18 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 65,050 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-35-18 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge 225-35-18 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,105 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 61,090 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort brake shoe seems dislodged? (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,666 miles

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

all four tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,565 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,603 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,934 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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YE56 OZU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YE56 OZU, 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 OZU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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