2016 BMW X4 2.0L Diesel · FC16 FSE

The most recent MOT in September 2025 resulted in a clean pass at 66,360 miles, which is a positive sign after a troubled 2024. However, the 2024 history reveals a concerning pattern of neglect or recurring faults. The vehicle failed twice in 2024. In March 2024, it failed for an ineffective front wiper and an offside front headlamp aimed too high. In October 2024, it initially failed because the brake performance could not be tested at all, alongside both front headlamps still aimed too high. The headlamp alignment issue is clearly recurring, appearing in two consecutive failures. The inability to test brake performance is a serious safety red flag, often pointing to seized components, contaminated pads, or a system fault, rather than just simple wear. The condition trend appears to be improving recently, given the clean pass in 2025, but the 2024 blip suggests maintenance may have been skipped before those tests. The mileage is roughly typical for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging around 6,636 miles per year. This average figure gives an ambiguous signal; it implies normal wear on suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components without obvious signs of extreme hard use or long periods standing, but it does not rule out intermittent neglect.