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L40 SUB

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

33,133 mi
Last recorded33,133 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 SUB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 33,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2026 33,052 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 103,303 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 31,622 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 102,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 30,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 100,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OSF Brake backing plate insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 30,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 30,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,228 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 28,759 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,818 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 27,604 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 97,182 miles

Rear both rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 24,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,346 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear SUSPENSION AND DRIVESHAFTS HAVE CORROSSION

Pass 21 Jul 2018 94,839 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,388 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,893 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,220 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door handle cable streched and at the end of its limit - will not work in the near future.

wiper speed selection faulty

Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door handle cable streched and at the end of its limit - will not work in the near future.

wiper speed selection faulty

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,562 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,561 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L40 SUB is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 L40 SUB, 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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L40 SUB is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 November 2016.

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