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YF06 UPY

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,467 mi
Last recorded107,467 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 UPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2025 107,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,091 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 107,065 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,399 miles

Nearside Front spring jumping when turned

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,569 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drain bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,775 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 86,859 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 83,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,327 miles

Negative battery terminal not tight

Fail 1 Aug 2017 80,304 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

battery earth terminal loose

Pass 17 May 2016 78,320 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 78,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush is worn

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

o/s/f lower rear wishbone bush is worn

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,372 miles

FUEL CAP RUBBER SEAL WORN

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,100 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISC'S RIDGED

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,887 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,862 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 UPY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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