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BR16 LYS

2020 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,118 mi
Last recorded30,118 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW Z421,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR16 LYS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 30,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 27,623 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 27,621 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 24,960 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 26,610 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 15,690 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 25,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 2,188 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 1,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 23,777 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 21,212 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 18,751 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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BR16 LYS is a 2020 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2020 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 21,169 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 BR16 LYS, 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 6 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 BR16 LYS registered?

BR16 LYS is a 2020 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 February 2020.

Is BR16 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR16 LYS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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