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HS16 FYA

2016 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,341 mi
Last recorded54,341 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS16 FYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 54,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 45,943 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 45,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 39,252 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 33,234 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 27,878 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wear sensor close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,406 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 17,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (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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HS16 FYA is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Brown 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 HS16 FYA, 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.

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What year was HS16 FYA registered?

HS16 FYA is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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