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YE56 RVJ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,843 mi
Last recorded62,843 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 RVJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 62,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 62,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 62,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 61,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 59,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 58,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 58,716 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,156 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,307 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,268 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,043 miles

front tyres cracked amd worn on inside edge

rear tyres low cracked and worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Mar 2015 41,729 miles

offside and nearside front tyre have cracks appearing in construction (235/3519).

offside front, rear tyres also nearside front and rear tyres have uneven tread wear .

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,475 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have cracks appearing in sidewall (235/3519).

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,637 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 31,603 miles

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

o/s/f inner wheel rim distorted......

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,918 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 26,914 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear centre mount loose

Pass 11 May 2011 25,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 24,029 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 24,029 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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 RVJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RVJ, 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 YE56 RVJ registered?

YE56 RVJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is YE56 RVJ safe to buy?

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