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FY16 PWO

2016 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,890 mi
Last recorded61,890 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 PWO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 61,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 53,856 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 46,518 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake disc is worn on the inner and only braking on 3/4 of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 39,886 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 39,875 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 32,799 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 27,035 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 26,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 255 30 19 91y (5.2.3 (e))

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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FY16 PWO is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY16 PWO, 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 FY16 PWO registered?

FY16 PWO is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is FY16 PWO safe to buy?

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