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YG56 YDC

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,175 mi
Last recorded141,175 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YDC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 141,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 135,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 131,731 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 131,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 128,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 128,342 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 128,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 122,558 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 122,498 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 117,867 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Front Anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 16 Mar 2020 117,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake pipes corroded

Front Anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,935 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s & o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner tread

protection cover fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s & o/s front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,591 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,955 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,514 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 33,514 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak at rear of rocker cover,

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,858 miles

Both rear tyres have accelerated wear on the inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2012 24,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Both rear tyres have accelerated wear on the inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 24,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 22,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing and inner edges worn

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 16 Apr 2011 22,429 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing and inner edges worn

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 18,786 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 YDC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YDC, 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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YG56 YDC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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