2016 BMW Z4 · 4,566 MOT tests
2016 BMW Z4 reliability
2016 BMW Z4s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 Z4 years (4,566 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 33,712
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,566
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 2.8% of tests fail here (1485% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW Z4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.1%
- Wheels2.8%
- Suspension2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Brakes1.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.61%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 2.39%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.37%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.51%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.72%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.46%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.99%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.62%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 BMW Z4 reliable?
2016 BMW Z4s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 Z4 years (4,566 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW Z4 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.61% of tests), road wheel fractured or welded defect (2.39% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW Z4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW Z4 shows 33,712 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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