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YF56 LXT

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,380 mi
Last recorded59,380 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LXT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,380 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 58,994 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 57,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 56,108 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 54,156 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,949 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,282 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 45,157 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,014 miles

Nearside Front void bush slight play

Offside Front void bush slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,272 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 40,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and 2.4mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,582 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 37,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,787 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 34,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,675 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,960 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,244 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,754 miles

undertrays fitted

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 LXT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LXT, 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 YF56 LXT registered?

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

Is YF56 LXT safe to buy?

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