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YL06 OGU

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 OGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 104,655 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 104,655 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 102,591 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,435 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,926 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,315 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake discs are worn

Slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,844 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,422 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 64,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,928 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,928 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,756 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,327 miles

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

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

rear brake discs poor condition, corroded .

small crack in base of windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,417 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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YL06 OGU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YL06 OGU, 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 YL06 OGU registered?

YL06 OGU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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The MOT history for YL06 OGU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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