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YR56 VJM

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,228 mi
Last recorded73,228 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 VJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,228 miles

rear exhaust jointing flanges corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,628 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,527 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 71,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,671 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,960 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,294 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,641 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 57,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,998 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inside

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,823 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,136 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,849 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,663 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,291 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 VJM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR56 VJM, 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 YR56 VJM registered?

YR56 VJM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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