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FG16 JKN

2016 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,207 mi
Last recorded48,207 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 JKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 48,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 48,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,496 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 32,173 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 22,171 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 21,070 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 21,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also has minor leak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 17,293 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 15,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 12,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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FG16 JKN is a 2016 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG16 JKN, 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 FG16 JKN registered?

FG16 JKN is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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