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A1 TKU

2006 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,939 mi
Last recorded101,939 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 TKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 101,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,108 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,338 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,828 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,340 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,993 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,629 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 93,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,297 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,542 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 73,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,488 miles

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

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

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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A1 TKU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 1,995cc 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 A1 TKU, 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 A1 TKU registered?

A1 TKU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is A1 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 TKU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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