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AF66 LLM

2016 BMW X5

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,663 mi
Last recorded165,663 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 LLM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 165,663 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 119,545 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,967 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 88,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected air spring (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected air spring (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake warning lamp illuminated in red on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall ( kerb damage ) 275/40x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 61,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 47,049 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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AF66 LLM is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AF66 LLM, 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 AF66 LLM registered?

AF66 LLM is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 15 November 2016.

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