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YF06 BTY

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,817 mi
Last recorded168,817 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 BTY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 168,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Front brake discs rusty and corroded effect brake performance

Fail 19 Dec 2018 168,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 167,892 miles

both front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

exhaust blow

some metal brake pipes coated in grease and near side front pipe showing corrosion // pipe covered by plastic cover //

Fail 5 May 2017 167,888 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play dust cover also damaged (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

exhaust blow

some metal brake pipes coated in grease and near side front pipe showing corrosion // pipe covered by plastic cover //

Pass 5 May 2016 154,648 miles

both front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

both front tyres worn on the inside

exhaust bracket at gearbox corroded

front exhaust flange // nuts corroded away // and slight exhaust blow //

movement at near side front inner steering joint or rod

n/side rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/side rear tyre has damage to the sidewall

oil leak

some metal brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 29 Apr 2016 154,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint link pin excessive movement (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

both front tyres worn on the inside

exhaust bracket at gearbox corroded

front exhaust flange // nuts corroded away // and slight exhaust blow //

movement at near side front inner steering joint or rod

n/side rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/side rear tyre has damage to the sidewall

oil leak

some metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 3 Apr 2015 139,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,147 miles

front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

n/s front brake pad is low

o/s front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2014 124,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

n/s front brake pad is low

o/s front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,830 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 94,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket incomplete

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,623 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 63,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,608 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 BTY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTY, 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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YF06 BTY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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