2016 BMW X4 2.0L Diesel · PY16 BWX
2016 BMW X4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2016. Recorded mileage 138,605 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X4
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY16 BWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 138,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY16 BWX 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 (PY16 BWX) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
PY16 BWX Mileage History
- 05/09/202397,720 mi
- 03/01/2025122,514 mi+24,794 mi
- 06/01/2025122,515 mi+1 mi
- 09/12/2025138,597 mi+16,082 mi
- 10/12/2025138,605 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 18,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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