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YA06 BYX

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,870 mi
Last recorded105,870 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 BYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 105,870 miles

all suspension components rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2024 105,646 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 104,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,976 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 103,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,842 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 100,162 miles

All front and rear steel brake pipes corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,923 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 87,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 85,246 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 85,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,293 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,617 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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YA06 BYX 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 89.5%.

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 YA06 BYX, 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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What year was YA06 BYX registered?

YA06 BYX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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