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GU16 XAE

2016 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,801 mi
Last recorded46,801 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 XAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 46,801 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 46,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 45,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 36,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 22,379 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 21,830 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 21,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 13,229 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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GU16 XAE is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU16 XAE, 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 GU16 XAE registered?

GU16 XAE is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is GU16 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 XAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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