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YK56 GYO

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,660 mi
Last recorded35,660 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 GYO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 35,660 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 33,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,724 miles

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

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 14 Sep 2022 33,298 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 33,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,967 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 31,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,611 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 31,320 miles

Nearside slight play in steering arm drum stick

Fail 10 Oct 2017 31,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside slight play in steering arm drum stick

Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,065 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 30,126 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,170 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,828 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 24,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,383 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,391 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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YK56 GYO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YK56 GYO, 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 YK56 GYO registered?

YK56 GYO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is YK56 GYO safe to buy?

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