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YF56 KWE

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,246 mi
Last recorded75,246 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KWE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 75,246 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2025 70,726 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 68,460 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,461 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 67,450 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 66,112 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,736 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 64,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,021 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,472 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,902 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,336 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,688 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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YF56 KWE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YF56 KWE, 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 YF56 KWE registered?

YF56 KWE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is YF56 KWE safe to buy?

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