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HJ16 PYY

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,065 mi
Last recorded49,065 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 PYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 49,065 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 46,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 46,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,046 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 34,955 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 28,508 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,334 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 21,334 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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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HJ16 PYY 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 77.8%.

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 HJ16 PYY, 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 HJ16 PYY registered?

HJ16 PYY is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for HJ16 PYY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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