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BN16 XCE

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,431 mi
Last recorded28,431 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 XCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 28,431 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 25,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 23,999 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 23,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 18,615 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 14,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner/outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 11,990 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking /perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 9,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 7,953 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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BN16 XCE is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 BN16 XCE, 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 BN16 XCE registered?

BN16 XCE is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BN16 XCE safe to buy?

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