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SH16 EAA

2016 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,951 mi
Last recorded71,951 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 EAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,951 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 71,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2024 56,674 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 54,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 54,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 48,060 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,713 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 35,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 32,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,491 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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SH16 EAA is a 2016 BMW Z4 in White 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 SH16 EAA, 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 SH16 EAA registered?

SH16 EAA is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SH16 EAA safe to buy?

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