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FY16 WYV

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,215 mi
Last recorded43,215 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 WYV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 43,215 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 29,402 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Nov 2023 24,512 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 15,423 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 4,987 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 3,491 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 1,916 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 1,916 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 1,743 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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FY16 WYV is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY16 WYV, 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 FY16 WYV registered?

FY16 WYV is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is FY16 WYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 WYV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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