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J40 AST

2016 BMW X4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,673 mi
Last recorded76,673 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X453,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 AST
MakeBMW
ModelX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 76,673 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 76,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2026 40,652 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 40,624 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2025 65,998 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 38,334 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 55,126 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 55,121 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 35,685 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2023 49,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 33,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 41,428 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 41,426 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 30,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 26,762 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 7 May 2020 26,731 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 24,742 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 20,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 20,067 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X4?

Based on 108,932 MOT tests across 15,891 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
7,821
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
15,891
On UK Roads
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J40 AST is a 2016 BMW X4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 53,660 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J40 AST is a 2016 BMW X4, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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