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B23 JMA

2016 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,581 mi
Last recorded44,581 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 JMA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 44,581 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 40,816 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 36,353 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 35,589 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 34,350 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 29,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 27,863 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 22,367 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 16,988 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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B23 JMA 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 B23 JMA, 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 B23 JMA registered?

B23 JMA is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is B23 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 JMA 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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