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YH56 FEM

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,109 mi
Last recorded116,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 FEM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 116,109 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 115,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,739 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 115,726 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 115,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 113,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 113,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall kerb damage

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

Rear rear trailing arm bushes aged

various tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has light damage

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre high level (1.2.1b)

chips in windscreen

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside Rear tyre 3.5mm & has a nail in tread

Offside Front tyre outer side wall curb damage

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm & has a nail in tread

chip in windscreen in zone a

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,780 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,707 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,991 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 42,975 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,594 miles

some free travel on parking brake

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,095 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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YH56 FEM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH56 FEM, 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 YH56 FEM registered?

YH56 FEM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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