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SO16 VLK

2016 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,906 mi
Last recorded44,906 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 VLK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 44,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 43,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 40,707 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 37,609 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 37,606 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 37,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 31,708 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,038 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 27,259 miles

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

Non run on flat tyres fitted to rear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 16,960 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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SO16 VLK 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO16 VLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO16 VLK registered?

SO16 VLK is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SO16 VLK safe to buy?

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