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JO54 MER

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO54 MER
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 51,276 miles

Front and Rear pads low 3-4,000 miles left

Fail 29 Jun 2026 51,276 miles

Front and Rear pads low 3-4,000 miles left

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,469 miles

F/Discs and pads worn 2-3,000 miles left

Pass 5 Jul 2024 47,949 miles

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 45,988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 44,828 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 43,085 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 40,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,876 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not 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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JO54 MER 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 88.9%.

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 JO54 MER, 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 JO54 MER registered?

JO54 MER is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 November 2016.

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