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M22 MET

2016 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,326 mi
Last recorded42,326 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 MET
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 42,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to see and check rear springs bottom coils

Fail 24 Jul 2025 42,326 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is insecure shaft end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to see and check rear springs bottom coils

Pass 18 Jul 2024 35,635 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 35,635 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 33,334 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 33,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,276 miles

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Fail 29 Jul 2022 32,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is bald on outer edge plus cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 29,924 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential input pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 27,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,723 miles

Offside Front damaged sidewall (no cords)

Fail 25 Jun 2019 21,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front damaged sidewall (no cords)

Pass 18 Feb 2019 19,435 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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M22 MET is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 M22 MET, 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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M22 MET is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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