2016 Infiniti Q70 3.5L Hybrid electric · BG16 GDA
2016 Infiniti Q70 (3.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 117,511 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- INFINITI Q70
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG16 GDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 117,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG16 GDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Infiniti Q70 (BG16 GDA) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BG16 GDA Mileage History
- 12/06/202378,953 mi
- 03/06/202495,327 mi+16,374 mi
- 03/06/202495,329 mi+2 mi
- 06/06/2025117,511 mi+22,182 mi
- 06/06/2025117,511 mi
Average of roughly 19,422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Infiniti Infiniti Q70 (M)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: INFINITI Q70
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- OM651 2.2d Timing Chain Tensioner and Chain Stretch(Serious)
The Mercedes-sourced 2.1-litre (badged 2.2d) OM651 four-cylinder turbodiesel engine fitted to post-2015 Q70 models features a timing chain mechanism mounted at the rear of the engine block near the bulkhead. Over time, the hydraulic timing chain tensioner can bleed down or lose tension, causing the single-row chain to stretch. On cold startup, this causes a distinct metallic clattering sound. If left unaddressed, the stretched chain can skip teeth on the camshaft sprockets or snap entirely, leading to catastrophic valve-to-piston contact and engine destruction. Replacing the rear-mounted timing chain assembly requires gearbox removal or engine extraction, incurring significant workshop labour.
- Hybrid Inverter Relay Fault and Auxiliary 12V Battery Depletion(Moderate)
On M35h and Q70 Hybrid models, the high-voltage hybrid powertrain relies on an auxiliary 12V battery in the boot to energise the hybrid system relays and boot the computer modules. The vehicle suffers from parasitic electrical draw when parked for extended periods (seven to ten days), draining the 12V battery and preventing the car from entering 'Ready' drive mode. Furthermore, high-mileage hybrid models can experience internal contact wear within the high-voltage DC-DC inverter relay assembly or cooling circuit airlocks in the inverter cooling loop, triggering hybrid system warning messages and disabling pure-electric EV gliding mode.
- 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) Rear Actuator Failure(Serious)
High-specification S, S Premium, and Sport Tech versions of the M and Q70 were fitted with Infiniti's 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system, which uses an electronically controlled electric motor and mechanical actuator rack on the rear axle to turn the rear wheels up to one degree. Exposed to UK road spray and winter road salt, the rear steering actuator housing and wiring connectors suffer from corrosion, water ingress, or internal sensor failure. When the actuator faults, the rear wheels can lock in an off-centre position, causing the car to pull or feel nervous on the motorway and triggering an amber 4WAS warning light on the instrument binnacle.
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- OM651 2.2d Timing Chain Tensioner and Chain StretchSerious
The Mercedes-sourced 2.1-litre (badged 2.2d) OM651 four-cylinder turbodiesel engine fitted to post-2015 Q70 models features a timing chain mechanism mounted at the rear of the engine block near the bulkhead. Over time, the hydraulic timing chain tensioner can bleed down or lose tension, causing the single-row chain to stretch. On cold startup, this causes a distinct metallic clattering sound. If left unaddressed, the stretched chain can skip teeth on the camshaft sprockets or snap entirely, leading to catastrophic valve-to-piston contact and engine destruction. Replacing the rear-mounted timing chain assembly requires gearbox removal or engine extraction, incurring significant workshop labour.
- Hybrid Inverter Relay Fault and Auxiliary 12V Battery DepletionModerate
On M35h and Q70 Hybrid models, the high-voltage hybrid powertrain relies on an auxiliary 12V battery in the boot to energise the hybrid system relays and boot the computer modules. The vehicle suffers from parasitic electrical draw when parked for extended periods (seven to ten days), draining the 12V battery and preventing the car from entering 'Ready' drive mode. Furthermore, high-mileage hybrid models can experience internal contact wear within the high-voltage DC-DC inverter relay assembly or cooling circuit airlocks in the inverter cooling loop, triggering hybrid system warning messages and disabling pure-electric EV gliding mode.
- 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) Rear Actuator FailureSerious
High-specification S, S Premium, and Sport Tech versions of the M and Q70 were fitted with Infiniti's 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system, which uses an electronically controlled electric motor and mechanical actuator rack on the rear axle to turn the rear wheels up to one degree. Exposed to UK road spray and winter road salt, the rear steering actuator housing and wiring connectors suffer from corrosion, water ingress, or internal sensor failure. When the actuator faults, the rear wheels can lock in an off-centre position, causing the car to pull or feel nervous on the motorway and triggering an amber 4WAS warning light on the instrument binnacle.
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