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YF56 YVG

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,392 mi
Last recorded59,392 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 YVG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,392 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 59,392 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,227 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 47,200 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,524 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 46,514 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator light stays on with side lights, goes off when head light selected (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to screen (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side light on dim when light swtch is in off position

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,845 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 44,843 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,343 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,393 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 39,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,620 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,216 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 30,216 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,038 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Fail 20 Feb 2010 18,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 18,111 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 YVG is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

YF56 YVG is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 December 2006.

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