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AA08 YRA

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,726 mi
Last recorded79,726 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YRA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,726 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,494 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2023 67,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,617 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,997 miles

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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AA08 YRA is a 2016 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AA08 YRA, 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.

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What year was AA08 YRA registered?

AA08 YRA is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 14 November 2016.

Is AA08 YRA safe to buy?

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