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YL06 DBV

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,347 mi
Last recorded109,347 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 DBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 109,347 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 109,336 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 108,633 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 108,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake pad lining detached (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 107,629 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 107,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 106,336 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 106,331 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 105,466 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Feb 2022 105,426 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,291 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,674 miles

main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear caliper retaining clip missing

Fail 9 Nov 2018 93,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 18 Nov 2017 86,616 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 80,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,968 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,456 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 72,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front brake discs worn plus corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,856 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,818 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs showing light deterioration.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs showing light deterioration.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,717 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 38,717 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,593 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 23,593 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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YL06 DBV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YL06 DBV, 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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YL06 DBV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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