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VK16 VPM

2016 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,656 mi
Last recorded16,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 VPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 16,656 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 15,933 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 15,932 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/30R19 91Y Potenza RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35R19 Potenza RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35R19 Potenza RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 15,101 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 15,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 13,813 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 12,329 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 8,859 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 7,826 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 5,922 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 5,922 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 VPM is a 2016 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

VK16 VPM is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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