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AB66 ABY

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,749 mi
Last recorded62,749 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB66 ABY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 62,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 56,367 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 52,463 miles

( Unable To Test Rear Seat Belts 3rd Row )

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 44,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,456 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 42,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35 r20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 31,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle emissions to clean

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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AB66 ABY is a 2016 BMW X5 in White 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 AB66 ABY, 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 AB66 ABY registered?

AB66 ABY is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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