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R8 JLU

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 JLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 84,288 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 82,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 84,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,024 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 81,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 70,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped below manufacturers limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 61,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,223 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 72,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,819 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S AND O/S

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,543 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 46,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,386 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 63,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 35,935 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,925 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,460 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge bald

Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,260 miles

bonnet safety catch partialy siezed

front tyres worn on edges

slight movement in lower swivells

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag tell tale on

Fail 23 Feb 2013 34,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag tell tale on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,986 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,362 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 21,362 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 12,989 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 7,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 6,288 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2006 4,333 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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R8 JLU is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 R8 JLU, 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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R8 JLU is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 October 2016.

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