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AY16 EES

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,287 mi
Last recorded78,287 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 EES
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 78,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 71,271 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,621 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,849 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,373 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge with cuts close to cord advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 3rd row seatbelt not tested due to 2nd row child seat

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 23,082 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge void of tread / cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge with cuts close to cord advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 3rd row seatbelt not tested due to 2nd row child seat

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AY16 EES is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY16 EES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 EES registered?

AY16 EES is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AY16 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 EES shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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