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YF06 UMT

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,387 mi
Last recorded78,387 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 UMT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 78,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 78,381 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,471 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 76,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,202 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 75,199 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 72,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has travel

Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,625 miles

park brake low performance

Fail 11 Apr 2018 67,624 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake low performance

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,340 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 65,339 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,354 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,636 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,094 miles

front lower arm rear bushes have deteriated and have some movement

osr tyre starting to weart low

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,316 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 50,315 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,684 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 32,192 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 32,179 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2009 26,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UMT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

YF06 UMT is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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