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YF56 WGU

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,851 mi
Last recorded39,851 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 WGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 39,851 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 34,802 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 31,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 30,085 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 29,203 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,889 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 21,342 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 21,310 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,753 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 18,752 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment warning light illuminated

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 17,609 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,354 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 13,756 miles

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

engine undertrays damaged.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 13,756 miles

engine undertrays damaged.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,555 miles

Lower engine covers and lower front bumper badly damaged

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 9,519 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 WGU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

YF56 WGU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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