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AL51 PAD

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 PAD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 88,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 80,901 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,296 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 71,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord visible when cut opened (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 59,500 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 50,725 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 50,725 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,921 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 33,905 miles

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))

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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AL51 PAD is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 AL51 PAD, 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 AL51 PAD registered?

AL51 PAD is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is AL51 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 PAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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