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GV16 WUJ

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,040 mi
Last recorded42,040 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 WUJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,040 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 40,575 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 40,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 38,758 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 36,839 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 36,822 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 34,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 29,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 21,972 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 21,972 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))

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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GV16 WUJ is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV16 WUJ, 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 GV16 WUJ registered?

GV16 WUJ is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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