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SV16 VZU

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,031 mi
Last recorded72,031 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 VZU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides badly worn on inner edges (no chord visible at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

tpms on due to winter tyres being fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2025 72,031 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides badly worn on inner edges (no chord visible at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

N/R wheel rim previously been repaired

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,856 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both rear wheel rims previously been repaired. (inner rims welded)

Fail 14 Nov 2024 67,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both rear wheel rims previously been repaired. (inner rims welded)

Pass 10 Nov 2023 63,832 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf/nsr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

surface cracking on nsr tyre inner sidewall

Fail 9 Nov 2023 63,829 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf/nsr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

surface cracking on nsr tyre inner sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 54,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,258 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 37,258 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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SV16 VZU is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV16 VZU, 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 SV16 VZU registered?

SV16 VZU is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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