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KW16 FTN

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,786 mi
Last recorded36,786 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 FTN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 36,786 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 36,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut at the inner edge of the tread section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 32,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 27,436 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 27,401 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Weld repairs cracked) (x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2023 25,261 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Jul 2023 25,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured X2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 May 2022 21,779 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 18,185 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 14,423 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 10,414 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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KW16 FTN is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KW16 FTN, 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 KW16 FTN registered?

KW16 FTN is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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The MOT history for KW16 FTN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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