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YT56 LWL

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,157 mi
Last recorded55,157 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 LWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 55,157 miles

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

Offside Front level sensor ball joint seized

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 55,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front level sensor ball joint seized

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

Pass 7 May 2024 54,309 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 52,882 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,746 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 50,411 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,572 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 44,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inside and out side edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,207 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 40,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,692 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 31,062 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,337 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2011 22,120 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,261 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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YT56 LWL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YT56 LWL, 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 YT56 LWL registered?

YT56 LWL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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