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AL16 FAB

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,367 mi
Last recorded77,367 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL16 FAB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 77,367 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 70,257 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 62,523 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 59,469 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 43,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from middle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 30,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 19,345 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 16,506 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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AL16 FAB 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 100%.

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 AL16 FAB, 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 AL16 FAB registered?

AL16 FAB is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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