2017 BMW X4 2.0L Diesel · FG17 UMW
2017 BMW X4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 150,796 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X4
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG17 UMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 150,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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FG17 UMW 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 2017 BMW X4 (FG17 UMW) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FG17 UMW Mileage History
- 13/05/2024134,753 mi
- 14/05/2024134,753 mi
- 09/05/2025145,755 mi+11,002 mi
- 21/05/2025145,766 mi+11 mi
- 21/05/2026150,796 mi+5,030 mi
Average of roughly 7,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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