2016 BMW X4 2.0L Diesel · MR12 RAC
2016 BMW X4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 80,516 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X4
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR12 RAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 80,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR12 RAC 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 (MR12 RAC) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MR12 RAC Mileage History
- 24/10/202250,605 mi
- 23/10/202365,835 mi+15,230 mi
- 07/11/202473,634 mi+7,799 mi
- 06/11/202580,515 mi+6,881 mi
- 06/11/202580,516 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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