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VK16 PLV

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,361 mi
Last recorded50,361 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 PLV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 50,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 49,256 miles

Front both front discs covered in crud

Front undertray fitted

side skirt fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2024 49,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 49,112 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 45,078 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,875 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 27,117 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 26,707 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 26,707 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (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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VK16 PLV is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Black 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 VK16 PLV, 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

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What year was VK16 PLV registered?

VK16 PLV is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is VK16 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 PLV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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