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CV16 ZBY

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,548 mi
Last recorded55,548 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 ZBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 55,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 55,548 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 50,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 49,988 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 45,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 45,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability back lower arm outer bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 40,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 36,686 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,808 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 18,465 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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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CV16 ZBY is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV16 ZBY, 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 CV16 ZBY registered?

CV16 ZBY is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is CV16 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV16 ZBY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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