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V16 AML

2014 BMW Z4

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,300 mi
Last recorded35,300 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 AML
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 35,300 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 32,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 28,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,712 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 21,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 21,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 18,387 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 18,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 15,735 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 11,358 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 7,424 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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V16 AML is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 36,769 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 V16 AML, 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 12 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V16 AML registered?

V16 AML is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is V16 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 AML shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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