2016 BMW X4 3.0L Diesel · G16 KAB
2016 BMW X4 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 89,850 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X4
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G16 KAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 89,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G16 KAB 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 BMW X4 (G16 KAB) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
G16 KAB Mileage History
- 26/07/202368,826 mi
- 27/07/202368,826 mi
- 24/07/202477,128 mi+8,302 mi
- 23/07/202584,528 mi+7,400 mi
- 20/07/202689,850 mi+5,322 mi
Average of roughly 7,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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