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GCT 171

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,306 mi
Last recorded54,306 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCT 171
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 54,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 48,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 48,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 47,171 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 47,139 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 44,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,900 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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GCT 171 is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 GCT 171, 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 GCT 171 registered?

GCT 171 is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is GCT 171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCT 171 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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