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YF06 HMZ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,416 mi
Last recorded130,416 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 HMZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 130,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 127,152 miles

ENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 124,422 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 122,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,790 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre shoulder worn

Pass 23 Aug 2021 112,157 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,242 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 108,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,853 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 100,853 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,021 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 82,021 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,483 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Centre Brake Lamp Is Inoperative

Pass 19 Nov 2014 62,939 miles

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

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

centre brake lamp has some LEDs out, not more than 50%

Fail 19 Nov 2014 62,937 miles

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

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

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

centre brake lamp has some LEDs out, not more than 50%

Fail 8 Nov 2013 51,586 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight damage to exhaust heat shield

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,586 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)

slight damage to exhaust heat shield

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,220 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,522 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 28,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,582 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 HMZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF06 HMZ registered?

YF06 HMZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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The MOT history for YF06 HMZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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