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AB16 COU

2016 BMW X4

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X453,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 COU
MakeBMW
ModelX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 117,942 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 110,006 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2024 99,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,828 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 96,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and two nails/screws (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,973 miles

Offside Front jacking pad missing

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 59,973 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front jacking pad missing

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,614 miles

Full under vehicle covers not allowing full inspection

Service/inspection light on

Pass 26 Jan 2019 32,245 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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AB16 COU is a 2016 BMW X4 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was AB16 COU registered?

AB16 COU is a 2016 BMW X4, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is AB16 COU safe to buy?

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