2016 BMW X4 2.0L Diesel · MV16 VTZ
2016 BMW X4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 131,846 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X4
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,846 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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MV16 VTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 131,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MV16 VTZ 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 (MV16 VTZ) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MV16 VTZ Mileage History
- 03/02/2022109,822 mi
- 09/01/2023113,761 mi+3,939 mi
- 27/01/2024123,443 mi+9,682 mi
- 25/01/2025127,073 mi+3,630 mi
- 31/01/2026131,846 mi+4,773 mi
Average of roughly 5,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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