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YF06 USC

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,771 mi
Last recorded101,771 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 101,771 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of main pipes over tank area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure and rattly

Pass 6 Jan 2021 97,702 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 97,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor wiring adrfit (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 94,294 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 94,289 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour n/s shows pink and n/s shows white light. (4.1.4 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling but not likely to fall off.

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 84,855 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,116 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 76,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,277 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,946 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn inner edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,843 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Outer Sills Covered

Screw In Nearside Front Tyre

Slight Corrosion On Both Rear Brake Discs

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,225 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,508 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 USC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black 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 USC, 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 USC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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