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AL56 AMD

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,765 mi
Last recorded24,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL56 AMD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 24,765 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 24,756 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 24,228 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 24,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 23,370 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 20,953 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 18,719 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 18,719 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 14,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 13,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,984 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,834 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,090 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 7,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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AL56 AMD is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AL56 AMD, 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 AL56 AMD registered?

AL56 AMD is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is AL56 AMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL56 AMD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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