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YK56 THV

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,023 mi
Last recorded119,023 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 119,023 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 118,847 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 118,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 118,253 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 116,566 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 116,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,621 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 115,621 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 113,669 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 111,397 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 111,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 109,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 109,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,271 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 106,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is misshaped on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2016 105,025 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 105,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 102,092 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,927 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 88,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,200 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 THV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 THV, 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 THV registered?

YK56 THV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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