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A4 EMU

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,840 mi
Last recorded46,840 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 EMU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 46,840 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 40,962 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 33,864 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 27,388 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 21,114 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 17,159 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 11,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 6,482 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 6,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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A4 EMU is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 56,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 EMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 EMU registered?

A4 EMU is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is A4 EMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 EMU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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