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YG56 YGW

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YGW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 71,301 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 68,948 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,444 miles

Front Lower rear wish bone bushes worn!

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 67,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower rear wish bone bushes worn!

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,672 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 65,359 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 59,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,591 miles

Front brake pads wearing low!

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

Rear brake pads wearing low!

Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,663 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 34,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,837 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 22,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,914 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 YGW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

YG56 YGW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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