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KEJ 229

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,077 mi
Last recorded68,077 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEJ 229
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 68,077 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 255/30-19 r/flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 68,077 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 255/30-19 r/flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,392 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 255/30-19 r/flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 66,532 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 66,530 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 65,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,152 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,582 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 15,716 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 15,648 miles

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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KEJ 229 is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KEJ 229, 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 KEJ 229 registered?

KEJ 229 is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is KEJ 229 safe to buy?

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