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B4 VBA

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,321 mi
Last recorded58,321 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VBA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 51,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 43,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ( Cracked Screen In Currently In Zone B ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ( Rear Nearside & Offside ) ()

Vehicle Fitted With Covers/Trays, Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,063 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 36,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 May 2021 29,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 23,523 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 15,956 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 15,943 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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B4 VBA 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 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 B4 VBA, 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 B4 VBA registered?

B4 VBA is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is B4 VBA safe to buy?

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