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AKZ 656

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests48 (39 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 656
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

39 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 103,245 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 103,245 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 79,713 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 101,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 79,376 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 97,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 90,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2021 77,060 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 19 May 2021 86,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 75,390 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 20 May 2020 85,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,640 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))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 74,640 miles

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

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 23 May 2019 81,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,426 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 76,395 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 14 Sep 2017 65,253 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 65,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 70,982 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,204 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 64,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,507 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 51,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 55,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,087 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 45,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,962 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 37,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,919 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,502 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,658 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 23,658 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 18,888 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 18,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,172 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,981 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 16,981 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,581 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 17,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 7,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,363 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 9,413 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 6,922 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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AKZ 656 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AKZ 656, 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 AKZ 656 registered?

AKZ 656 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is AKZ 656 safe to buy?

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