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YF56 ZBW

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,148 mi
Last recorded37,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 37,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 35,839 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 34,778 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 34,248 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 34,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

f/n/s tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2022 33,266 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2021 32,189 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2020 31,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2019 30,140 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

washers weak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,940 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 28,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,910 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and going out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,106 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2015 25,880 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,441 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,187 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,171 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 18,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,029 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 9,551 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 6,035 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 ZBW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

YF56 ZBW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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