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YJ16 SMB

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,455 mi
Last recorded44,455 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 SMB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 44,455 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 44,453 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 43,507 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 41,860 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 38,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 35,124 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 9 Jun 2021 30,549 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 29 Jun 2020 28,174 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 23,071 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

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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YJ16 SMB 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 YJ16 SMB, 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 YJ16 SMB registered?

YJ16 SMB is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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