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B8 PXL

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,575 mi
Last recorded72,575 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 72,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,370 miles

Brake pad warning indicator on but all brake pads visually ok

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 61,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge & wearing also on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,479 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,280 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 42,247 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,680 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,338 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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B8 PXL is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B8 PXL, 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 B8 PXL registered?

B8 PXL is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is B8 PXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 PXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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