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MR55 SGB

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,263 mi
Last recorded74,263 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 SGB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 74,263 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 71,412 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,490 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 61,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 59,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 54,483 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 54,833 miles

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

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 44,583 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 27,920 miles

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

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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MR55 SGB is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MR55 SGB, 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 MR55 SGB registered?

MR55 SGB is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is MR55 SGB safe to buy?

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