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YG56 OLV

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,537 mi
Last recorded81,537 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OLV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 81,537 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 81,517 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,891 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 76,867 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,741 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 72,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 66,297 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 62,175 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,748 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 56,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,818 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,633 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,983 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,162 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OLV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OLV, 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 YG56 OLV registered?

YG56 OLV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is YG56 OLV safe to buy?

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