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SO16 YFZ

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,558 mi
Last recorded49,558 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 YFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 49,558 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 44,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 38,022 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 34,841 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,009 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 31,006 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,043 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 21,940 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 21,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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SO16 YFZ is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Black 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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

SO16 YFZ is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is SO16 YFZ safe to buy?

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