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AF16 CFL

2016 BMW Z4

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,762 mi
Last recorded52,762 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 CFL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 52,762 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 45,943 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 40,639 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 40,637 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 35,353 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 28,871 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 19,172 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 19,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small open cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 13,376 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 11,422 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 8,722 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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AF16 CFL is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 29,050 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 AF16 CFL, 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 10 years old, this BMW Z4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF16 CFL registered?

AF16 CFL is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AF16 CFL safe to buy?

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