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YF06 GZU

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,769 mi
Last recorded85,769 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 GZU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,769 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 85,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,430 miles

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,183 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,311 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 73,570 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 73,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,033 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall dameged

Fail 30 Apr 2018 67,008 miles

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

Nearside Front outer side wall dameged

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,557 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Feb 2017 57,534 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,627 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 49,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Jan 2015 64,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Jan 2014 42,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,684 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,624 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 31,973 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,973 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,603 miles

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

wipers starting to smear and weak screenwash solution

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,053 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,422 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 GZU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

YF06 GZU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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