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YY16 LBG

2016 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,056 mi
Last recorded84,056 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Z429,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 LBG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 84,056 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 79,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 68,357 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 68,357 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 58,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 48,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 39,218 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 32,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear gearbox propshaft input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear gearbox/propshaft flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing on inner edges (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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YY16 LBG 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 YY16 LBG, 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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YY16 LBG is a 2016 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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