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GM65 XBX

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,887 mi
Last recorded42,887 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 XBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,887 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Aug 2025 42,823 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Aug 2024 41,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 39,546 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 36,448 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 36,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 36,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 33,765 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 28,579 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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GM65 XBX is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GM65 XBX, 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 GM65 XBX registered?

GM65 XBX is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 January 2016.

Is GM65 XBX safe to buy?

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