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R8 TVN

2016 BMW Z4

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,772 mi
Last recorded24,772 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 TVN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 24,772 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 24,771 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 23,168 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 21,607 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 19,668 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 19,667 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 17,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 13,914 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 13,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 9,726 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 TVN is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TVN, 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 R8 TVN registered?

R8 TVN is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is R8 TVN safe to buy?

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