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YG56 OMF

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,271 mi
Last recorded76,271 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 70,690 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 70,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,595 miles

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Fail 11 Sep 2018 68,595 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,269 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 63,735 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,638 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,127 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front 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 22 Feb 2011 41,729 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,111 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limits offside and nearside front tyre wearing low and badly worn on inside edges nearside rear tyre wearing low

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 OMF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

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

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