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YF06 ULR

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,196 mi
Last recorded106,196 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 ULR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 106,196 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 106,152 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly insecure

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,624 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2023 104,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2022 99,975 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,367 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under rear of vehicle feeding the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 92,300 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,234 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2014 78,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,752 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,505 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,780 miles

n/s/f headlight working intermittent on dipped and main beam

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,319 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 ULR is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

YF06 ULR is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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