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AF16 XUA

2016 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,569 mi
Last recorded69,569 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 XUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 69,569 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 62,643 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 62,640 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,406 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 53,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 43,398 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 30,241 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 28,373 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 26,502 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 26,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,928 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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AF16 XUA is a 2016 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF16 XUA, 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 AF16 XUA registered?

AF16 XUA is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is AF16 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 XUA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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