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YH56 SYW

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,065 mi
Last recorded68,065 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 SYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 68,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 64,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 57,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,699 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,529 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 38,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,372 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 33,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,052 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2010 18,896 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,896 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,471 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 SYW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

YH56 SYW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is YH56 SYW safe to buy?

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