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BF16 UEZ

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,933 mi
Last recorded90,933 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 UEZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 90,933 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 78,256 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 65,576 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 37,197 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 33,375 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2020 29,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,537 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 24,384 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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BF16 UEZ 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 BF16 UEZ, 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 BF16 UEZ registered?

BF16 UEZ is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BF16 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 UEZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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