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M888 LXA

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,287 mi
Last recorded48,287 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 LXA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 48,287 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 46,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 45,461 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,682 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,402 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 43,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 41,291 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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M888 LXA is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 M888 LXA, 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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What year was M888 LXA registered?

M888 LXA is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is M888 LXA safe to buy?

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