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CA16 EAP

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,036 mi
Last recorded20,036 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 EAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 20,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 19,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 18,895 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 18,895 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 18,378 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 17,593 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 8 Jan 2021 15,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Strong advise ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 12,418 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 12,418 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 9,216 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 9,215 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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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CA16 EAP is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA16 EAP, 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 CA16 EAP registered?

CA16 EAP is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is CA16 EAP safe to buy?

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