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YY56 PXU

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,947 mi
Last recorded69,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 PXU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 69,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2025 69,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 68,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,177 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,249 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,435 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 50,428 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides and showing bald patches (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,533 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,843 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,793 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,043 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,073 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 20,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,418 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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YY56 PXU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 YY56 PXU, 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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YY56 PXU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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