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BA16 UFW

2016 BMW X5

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,914 mi
Last recorded49,914 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 UFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 49,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 47,252 miles

Front 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 20 Oct 2023 42,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 40,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,335 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 35,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 30,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 25,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. higher drag on o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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BA16 UFW is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BA16 UFW, 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 BA16 UFW registered?

BA16 UFW is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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