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YF06 UVV

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,879 mi
Last recorded133,879 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 133,879 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 130,068 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 122,892 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 122,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,840 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2022 113,450 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2022 113,378 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing have cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 109,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing have cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 104,460 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 94,690 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,368 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 88,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,355 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 83,354 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 80,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,252 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 77,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,889 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 71,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,782 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,782 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,414 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,009 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 51,843 miles

o/s/r tyre has smallcut,slightly leaking.

Pass 23 May 2009 32,906 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 UVV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF06 UVV registered?

YF06 UVV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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