CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU16 UMX

2016 Nissan Qashqai

White Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,969 mi
Last recorded101,969 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 UMX
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 101,969 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 101,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 95,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 95,855 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 89,612 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 4 Jul 2023 83,514 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 83,514 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2022 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,316 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 51,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 38,507 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 25,672 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Qashqai?

Based on 6,506,323 MOT tests across 610,730 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,921
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
610,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,242
Full Nissan Qashqai reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU16 UMX is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 47,636 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Qashqai fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50,242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU16 UMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Qashqai typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU16 UMX?

You can check the full history of BU16 UMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU16 UMX registered?

BU16 UMX is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is BU16 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 UMX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU16 UMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU16 UMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.