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YR56 PGY

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,426 mi
Last recorded112,426 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 PGY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 112,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 110,051 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 107,642 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited life (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 105,528 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited life (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,742 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 86,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 71,033 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,513 miles

Play detected nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes

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

Rear exhaust box mount broken system still supported

Fail 11 Sep 2013 67,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Play detected nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes

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

Rear exhaust box mount broken system still supported

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,287 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,287 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,671 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 44,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,203 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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YR56 PGY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR56 PGY, 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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YR56 PGY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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