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YK56 HSL

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,970 mi
Last recorded102,970 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 HSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 102,970 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective to gearbox loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 96,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,466 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 85,751 miles

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

both front tyre badly warn on inside edges

rear brake pipes at fuel tank and rear brake pipes on rear arm at flexes badly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 85,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyre badly warn on inside edges

rear brake pipes at fuel tank and rear brake pipes on rear arm at flexes badly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,232 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,084 miles

both front bottom arms rear bushes very weak

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,656 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,519 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine cover-under tray fitted

unable to rear coil springs

Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,306 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,472 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 33,471 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,127 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 27,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,084 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,509 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)

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 HSL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK56 HSL, 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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YK56 HSL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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