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YG56 XTP

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,842 mi
Last recorded131,842 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 XTP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 131,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 131,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 128,047 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 128,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 127,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 126,662 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 123,945 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,452 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 121,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joiner in front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 108,797 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 97,674 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 80,375 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 62,981 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,851 miles

nearside front tyre cut outer side wall worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,128 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 XTP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

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

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