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YG56 OFZ

2006 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,279 mi
Last recorded143,279 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 143,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 141,719 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 140,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 139,906 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 137,540 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 136,997 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 133,020 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 133,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 126,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,106 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 116,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 107,489 miles

Both (Nearside + Offside) front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Front brake discs starting to pit/corrode

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,789 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,439 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,481 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,679 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2011 52,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2010 28,878 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,812 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 OFZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YG56 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

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

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