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YF06 UZJ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,015 mi
Last recorded89,015 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 89,015 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 88,991 miles

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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake anti rattle spring missing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,750 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 86,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,565 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,648 miles

windscreen split

Fail 8 Jan 2018 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on access flap, flap not fitted correctly? (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure bolt(s) to hub loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure adjustment locking nut loose (2.7.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' front camera (8.3.1e)

windscreen split

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,978 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 69,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides. pump can be heard runnig, refilled reservoir but still not working (1.7.2)

Engine management light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 59,133 miles

offside rear exhaust clamp broken and nearside rear exhaust clamp cracked

offside rear tyre cut across tread

Fail 9 May 2015 58,857 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades smear

offside rear exhaust clamp broken and nearside rear exhaust clamp cracked

offside rear tyre cut across tread

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UZJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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