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Y80 ELM

2016 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,336 mi
Last recorded47,336 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 ELM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 47,336 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 39,553 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 36,788 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 33,491 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 27,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 22,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing on inner edge ()

Offside rear tyre cut on tread area

Pass 17 Feb 2020 20,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 12,593 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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Y80 ELM is a 2016 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y80 ELM, 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 Y80 ELM registered?

Y80 ELM is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is Y80 ELM safe to buy?

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