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YH56 KJK

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,541 mi
Last recorded94,541 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KJK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 94,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 94,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to both headlamps being cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Front Steering locking device ineffective both lock nuts for outer trackrod ends loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Surface Corrosion Buildup/Light Scoring/Wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 1.5-2mm (Difficult To Fully Inspect Inner Pad(s)) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 58,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid & offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 48,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,827 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,540 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 40,540 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,721 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 36,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 36,314 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 36,314 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 35,050 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 35,050 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2015 32,889 miles

both front tyres worn more to edges

front discs have rust to inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2014 31,425 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 29,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 24,107 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2012 24,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 16,267 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 9,705 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 KJK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YH56 KJK, 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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YH56 KJK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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