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AK06 TGV

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,952 mi
Last recorded86,952 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 TGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 86,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 86,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,052 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 86,052 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 82,711 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,724 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perished in between treads.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges and perished in between treads

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge and perished in between treads.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,724 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perished in between treads.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges and perished in between treads

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge and perished in between treads.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,340 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 75,340 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 70,371 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,051 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,052 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 38,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,992 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,987 miles

Nail in the nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,496 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 26,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 19,322 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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AK06 TGV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK06 TGV, 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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AK06 TGV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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