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J45 HRA

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,459 mi
Last recorded52,459 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ45 HRA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 52,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 59,716 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 47,656 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 57,763 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 43,013 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2024 55,094 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 38,305 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 50,097 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 31,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,366 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 23,402 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,335 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 45,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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 28 Sep 2020 40,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 18,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 14,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 20,114 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear across the screen.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre punctured. (4.1.E.1)

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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J45 HRA is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J45 HRA, 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 J45 HRA registered?

J45 HRA is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is J45 HRA safe to buy?

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