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SY15 CAP

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,823 mi
Last recorded25,823 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY15 CAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 25,823 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 85,084 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 24,195 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 75,876 miles

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

windscreen washers very weak

Pass 17 May 2024 21,139 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 20,499 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tires cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tires worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,672 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Fail 1 Nov 2023 68,634 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 15 Nov 2022 18,319 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,710 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 16,322 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 16,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 14,814 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 13,421 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 35,993 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 9,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 28,489 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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SY15 CAP is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SY15 CAP, 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

How do I check the history of SY15 CAP?

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What year was SY15 CAP registered?

SY15 CAP is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is SY15 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY15 CAP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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