2016 Infiniti Q50 2.1L Diesel · RK16 RZM
2016 Infiniti Q50 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 44,910 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- INFINITI Q50
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK16 RZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2025
- 44,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK16 RZM 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 Infiniti Q50 (RK16 RZM) between July 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RK16 RZM Mileage History
- 30/07/202441,494 mi
- 31/07/202441,204 mi-290 mi
- 04/08/202544,706 mi+3,502 mi
- 21/08/202544,856 mi+150 mi
- 23/08/202544,910 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 3,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Infiniti Infiniti Q50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Common Problems: INFINITI Q50
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) Glitches(Moderate)
The steer-by-wire system can suffer from software bugs or hardware sensor failures. In rare cases, the system can lose its calibration, requiring a complex dealer-level reset.
- 2.2d Turbo and Injector Issues(Serious)
The Mercedes-sourced 2.1L diesel (2.2d) can suffer from turbocharger actuator failure and piezo-injector leaks as it ages.
- Hybrid 12V Battery Parasitic Drain(Moderate)
The auxiliary battery on Hybrid models can drain in as little as 10 days if left unused, leaving the car unable to start.
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- Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) GlitchesModerate
The steer-by-wire system can suffer from software bugs or hardware sensor failures. In rare cases, the system can lose its calibration, requiring a complex dealer-level reset.
- 2.2d Turbo and Injector IssuesSerious
The Mercedes-sourced 2.1L diesel (2.2d) can suffer from turbocharger actuator failure and piezo-injector leaks as it ages.
- Hybrid 12V Battery Parasitic DrainModerate
The auxiliary battery on Hybrid models can drain in as little as 10 days if left unused, leaving the car unable to start.
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