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YG56 OPE

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,421 mi
Last recorded35,421 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 35,421 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 35,421 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,203 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 34,482 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 30,013 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,560 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 25,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 23,318 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 23,318 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 22,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,873 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 21,873 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,838 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 20,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 18,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,763 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,403 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 OPE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPE, 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 OPE registered?

YG56 OPE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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