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SO02 YXO

2016 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,905 mi
Last recorded59,905 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 YXO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 59,905 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 52,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 45,805 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 39,430 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2023 39,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 32,104 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 32,103 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 26,817 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 20,624 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 20,624 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 13,939 miles

Offside front tyre tread perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 13,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 13,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut / tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SO02 YXO is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO02 YXO, 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 SO02 YXO registered?

SO02 YXO is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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