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AE66 TZC

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,097 mi
Last recorded122,097 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 TZC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 122,097 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2024 106,079 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,626 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2021 60,965 miles

brake pads getting down all round

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,388 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2020 53,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres wearing outer edges 275/40/20

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,160 miles

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

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

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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AE66 TZC is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE66 TZC, 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 AE66 TZC registered?

AE66 TZC is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is AE66 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 TZC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE66 TZC have outstanding finance?

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