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YH56 SVG

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,144 mi
Last recorded85,144 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,144 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 81,974 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,856 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,579 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,093 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 57,799 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 56,612 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 54,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 50,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 44,727 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside

Fail 13 May 2014 44,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has cracking between tread pattern

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,914 miles

nearside rear tyre inner band wearing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,479 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 20,989 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 20,989 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 SVG is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

YH56 SVG is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is YH56 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH56 SVG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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