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VA16 UCL

2016 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,447 mi
Last recorded55,447 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 UCL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 55,447 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 46,409 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 46,409 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 37,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish/crack 225/40/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 32,748 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 26,248 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 21,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inside edge 255/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre not reparable 255/35/18 rft ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 18,069 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 7,920 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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VA16 UCL is a 2016 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VA16 UCL, 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 VA16 UCL registered?

VA16 UCL is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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