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AJ16 BBZ

2016 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,279 mi
Last recorded74,279 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 BBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 74,279 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2025 74,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight perishing and edges cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre edges cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre edges cuts and side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear wiper worn

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tailgate wiper blade not clearing the rear windscreen properly

Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,125 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 69,125 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 59,337 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,866 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 42,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 32,686 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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AJ16 BBZ is a 2016 BMW X5 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ16 BBZ, 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 AJ16 BBZ registered?

AJ16 BBZ is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 6 July 2016.

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