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AW04 NLW

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,318 mi
Last recorded105,318 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 NLW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 105,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 96,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 89,300 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 89,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,167 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 66,167 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 84,356 miles

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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,514 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 75,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) thrust piece

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 50,224 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 68,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,506 miles

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 19 Mar 2020 41,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 41,231 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 41,231 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,658 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 bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 53,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 44,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,626 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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AW04 NLW is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AW04 NLW, 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 AW04 NLW registered?

AW04 NLW is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is AW04 NLW safe to buy?

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