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YG56 ODY

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,341 mi
Last recorded106,341 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 ODY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 100,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 93,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes position marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mil can be measured across the middle tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber Dbushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,764 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 83,764 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,158 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting in various places 255/35/18 95y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,787 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 62,939 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 59,565 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 59,565 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,026 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,410 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 41,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,396 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 29,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,464 miles

front tyres very heavily worn on edges

slight movement in front lower suspension arm ball joints and bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2012 26,463 miles

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

front tyres very heavily worn on edges

offside rear tyre just on legal limit suggest replacement NOW

slight movement in front lower suspension arm ball joints and bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2010 17,909 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

slight damage on all wheelrims

Fail 21 Sep 2009 11,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,157 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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YG56 ODY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YG56 ODY, 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 YG56 ODY registered?

YG56 ODY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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