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B27 CAL

2016 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,866 mi
Last recorded30,866 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 CAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 30,866 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 28,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 26,673 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 26,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Reference to broken level sensor (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Reference to broken level sensor (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 23,907 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 23,086 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 19,863 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 19,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 17,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 12 Apr 2019 13,472 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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B27 CAL is a 2016 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B27 CAL, 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 B27 CAL registered?

B27 CAL is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is B27 CAL safe to buy?

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