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AK56 NPO

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,333 mi
Last recorded107,333 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NPO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 107,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 106,325 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,015 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,709 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,571 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,663 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,394 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 15 Apr 2015 85,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,974 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,253 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,517 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,486 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 71,486 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,089 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 57,089 miles

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

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 NPO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NPO, 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 AK56 NPO registered?

AK56 NPO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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