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AJ56 KTV

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,137 mi
Last recorded92,137 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 KTV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 92,137 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 89,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,484 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,117 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 82,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front engine undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 77,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,900 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 74,899 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 71,347 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,247 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,730 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,730 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,041 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,690 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 49,382 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 9 May 2012 44,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,639 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,505 miles

There is a small cut in the tread of the O/S/F tyre.

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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AJ56 KTV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ56 KTV, 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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AJ56 KTV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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