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PE16 MLJ

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,243 mi
Last recorded33,243 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 MLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 33,243 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs slightly corroded due to not being used (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 32,083 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,204 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 30,388 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 29,458 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 27,509 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 27,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 25,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavier on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavier on inner edge of tread, cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper clear but smear

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

windscreen chip but not obscuring the drivers view

Fail 20 Feb 2019 19,533 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/30/19 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper clear but smear

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

windscreen chip but not obscuring the drivers view

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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PE16 MLJ is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 PE16 MLJ, 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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PE16 MLJ is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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