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AU16 RYK

2016 BMW Z4

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,866 mi
Last recorded35,866 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 RYK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 35,866 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 35,784 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 28,541 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 28,533 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 23,143 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 19,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 17,102 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 9,221 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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AU16 RYK is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AU16 RYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU16 RYK registered?

AU16 RYK is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for AU16 RYK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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