2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 BMW Z4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,200 MOT tests in 2024. 82.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time82.8%
Failed or needed repairs17.2%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,200 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    53 marked dangerous
  2. Road Wheels - condition: fractured2.8%
    46 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    27 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    19 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres9.4%
  2. Suspension3.7%
  3. Wheels3.3%
  4. Lights & electrics3.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  6. Brakes1.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 BMW Z4?

In 2024, 82.8% of 2016 BMW Z4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,200 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 BMW Z4?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; road wheels - condition: fractured; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 BMW Z4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).