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M23 PCM

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,461 mi
Last recorded29,461 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 PCM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 29,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 26,113 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 21,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 19,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 16,977 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 14,811 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 14,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 12,571 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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M23 PCM is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M23 PCM, 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

How do I check the history of M23 PCM?

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What year was M23 PCM registered?

M23 PCM is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is M23 PCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 PCM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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