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AM08 ERS

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,245 mi
Last recorded123,245 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 ERS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 123,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, have just met pass criteria recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 83,739 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear, no space in between groups of characters (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, have just met pass criteria recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,487 miles

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both, signs of cracking/perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 63,487 miles

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both, signs of cracking/perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear no space in between groups of characters (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 39,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,786 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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AM08 ERS is a 2016 BMW X5 in White 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 AM08 ERS, 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 AM08 ERS registered?

AM08 ERS is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is AM08 ERS safe to buy?

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