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YK56 ZFE

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,707 mi
Last recorded67,707 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 ZFE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 67,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 63,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 63,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 61,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,861 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 57,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,000 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 56,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,670 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 54,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,201 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,717 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 5 Mar 2012 27,459 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,891 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 8,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 8,605 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 ZFE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

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

Is YK56 ZFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK56 ZFE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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