2016 BMW X4 2.0L Diesel · LA15 LLY
2016 BMW X4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 117,248 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X4
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LA15 LLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 117,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
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LA15 LLY 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 (LA15 LLY) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LA15 LLY Mileage History
- 10/06/202491,450 mi
- 22/05/2025102,477 mi+11,027 mi
- 22/05/2025102,477 mi
- 03/06/2026117,236 mi+14,759 mi
- 05/06/2026117,248 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 12,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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