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YE56 PHA

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,068 mi
Last recorded166,068 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 PHA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 166,068 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 166,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 155,837 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 152,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 148,379 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 144,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 140,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 134,740 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 130,075 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 124,770 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake has slight travel but still has reserve

Pass 20 Jul 2017 118,052 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 115,562 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre at 2m/m

Offside Rear tyre at 2 m/m

Fail 24 Nov 2016 115,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre at 2m/m

Offside Rear tyre at 2 m/m

Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,552 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,657 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 73,040 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,554 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,723 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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YE56 PHA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PHA, 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 YE56 PHA registered?

YE56 PHA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is YE56 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 PHA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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