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BC05 RAD

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,662 mi
Last recorded85,662 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 RAD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 85,662 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2024 73,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,579 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 32,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,935 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 17,647 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 17,640 miles

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

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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BC05 RAD 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 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 BC05 RAD, 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 BC05 RAD registered?

BC05 RAD is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is BC05 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 RAD 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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