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BY16 BYY

2016 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,868 mi
Last recorded32,868 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY16 BYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 32,868 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 30,948 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 27,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 22,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 16,399 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 13,496 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 7,121 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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BY16 BYY is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BY16 BYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BY16 BYY registered?

BY16 BYY is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is BY16 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY16 BYY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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