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YK56 MYF

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 MYF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 96,778 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 92,108 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 90,508 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 90,507 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 90,505 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe condition. (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive oil leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under floor pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,216 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,267 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn inner edge / cracks developing inner edge . 225/40/rf18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads inner becoming thin . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre centre tread band 3.3 mm / 255/35/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,064 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall kerb damaged

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,086 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both front position lamps slightly blue in colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 76,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing brake caliper securing spring missing . (3.5.1j)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both front position lamps slightly blue in colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,716 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both front position lamps slightly blue in colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,353 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 12 Mar 2016 71,353 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,590 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,885 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 58,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,349 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,309 miles

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

front outer brake pads getting low

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,387 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 MYF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MYF, 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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What year was YK56 MYF registered?

YK56 MYF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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