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YG56 YJX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,797 mi
Last recorded86,797 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 86,797 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to carry roller brake tester test due to condition of rear brake pipe excessive corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 84,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks engine compartment ( rocker cover gasket ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 81,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 78,319 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks rear crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 74,665 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks rear crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,502 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber shaft corroded

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber shaft corroded

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 66,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber shaft corroded

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber shaft corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,585 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,208 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,994 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,208 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 52,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 49,219 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 49,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 May 2013 41,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,372 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,261 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,572 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,572 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,554 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 29,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,914 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,972 miles

offside hand brake noisey on testing

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 YJX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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