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YF56 LVZ

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,499 mi
Last recorded95,499 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 95,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,565 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 94,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 94,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,002 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,909 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 91,906 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,142 miles

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 88,581 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 87,152 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 87,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,176 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 79,813 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,116 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 74,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,552 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 66,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,016 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,081 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 LVZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF56 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

YF56 LVZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is YF56 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 LVZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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