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AK56 HHS

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,393 mi
Last recorded68,393 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HHS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 65,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,460 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,149 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 37,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 33,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,824 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,018 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2013 23,015 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,069 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,280 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,216 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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AK56 HHS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AK56 HHS, 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 AK56 HHS registered?

AK56 HHS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is AK56 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 HHS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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