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AY66 VCZ

2016 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,326 mi
Last recorded43,326 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 VCZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 43,326 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 43,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 41,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 40,885 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,925 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,797 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 24,871 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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AY66 VCZ is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY66 VCZ, 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 AY66 VCZ registered?

AY66 VCZ is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AY66 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY66 VCZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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