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YF06 AVT

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,715 mi
Last recorded76,715 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 AVT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,715 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 73,775 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 73,775 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,108 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 64,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 60,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,255 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 51,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,109 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 42,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,772 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 32,658 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 27,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 26,154 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2012 24,982 miles

Rear Nearside Tyre showing wear on inside edge

Fail 25 May 2012 24,982 miles

Rear Nearside Tyre showing wear on inside edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 23,331 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 23,320 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres getting low nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2010 20,844 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,776 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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YF06 AVT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 YF06 AVT, 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 YF06 AVT registered?

YF06 AVT is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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