2017 BMW X4 3.0L Diesel · R26 RAS
2017 BMW X4 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2017. Recorded mileage 78,404 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X4
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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R26 RAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 78,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R26 RAS 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 2017 BMW X4 (R26 RAS) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 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: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
R26 RAS Mileage History
- 24/11/202243,483 mi
- 24/10/202349,144 mi+5,661 mi
- 21/10/202468,670 mi+19,526 mi
- 13/10/202578,404 mi+9,734 mi
- 13/10/202578,404 mi
Average of roughly 12,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X4 (F26)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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