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VK16 AAE

2016 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,674 mi
Last recorded86,674 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 AAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 86,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 23 May 2025 82,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r and n/s/r corrosion within 30cm of subframe bush mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 75,587 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 75,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,694 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 62,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,208 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 56,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,497 miles

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

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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VK16 AAE is a 2016 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK16 AAE, 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 VK16 AAE registered?

VK16 AAE is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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