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YF06 USV

2006 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,714 mi
Last recorded96,714 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 USV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 96,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rears and r/n/s and r/o/s rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 83,963 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front fog light not working

rear brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

some play in front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,537 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,853 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,428 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,448 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 71,448 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 67,958 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 67,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,248 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 59,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 58,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,448 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,299 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 USV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 USV, 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 USV registered?

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

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