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OE66 PLJ

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,655 mi
Last recorded53,655 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE66 PLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 53,655 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 47,009 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 42,841 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 42,815 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 35,469 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 33,295 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 28,433 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 26,448 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 26,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 20,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat nav cradle

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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OE66 PLJ is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE66 PLJ, 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 OE66 PLJ registered?

OE66 PLJ is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 December 2016.

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