2016 BMW X4 · 11,011 MOT tests
2016 BMW X4 reliability
2016 BMW X4s fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 X4 years (11,011 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X4s: 13%)
- 16.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X4s: 13%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 63,576
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,011
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW X4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Suspension4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Brakes2.5%
- Wheels0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.46%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.11%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.04%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.5%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (4.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.21%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.48%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.88%)
Is a 2016 BMW X4 reliable?
2016 BMW X4s fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 X4 years (11,011 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW X4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.64% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.8% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW X4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW X4 shows 63,576 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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