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YH06 LHE

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,731 mi
Last recorded108,731 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 LHE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 108,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 104,763 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 104,744 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,747 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 99,746 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,831 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 93,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,646 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 92,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,182 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,395 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / ALSO FLAT TYRE

Fail 17 Mar 2018 86,318 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / ALSO FLAT TYRE

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 84,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,361 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,345 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 71,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak (gear box)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 55,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,471 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,179 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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YH06 LHE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH06 LHE, 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 YH06 LHE registered?

YH06 LHE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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