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YE56 XEL

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,402 mi
Last recorded118,402 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 118,402 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 103,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 102,581 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 102,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 98,144 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 91,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 91,329 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,764 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,452 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 54,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,343 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,365 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 17,019 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 10,369 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 10,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 9,632 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 8,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 8,193 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 2,220 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 370 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 XEL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

YE56 XEL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is YE56 XEL safe to buy?

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