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BF66 VOB

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,654 mi
Last recorded103,654 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF66 VOB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 103,654 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,117 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 93,011 miles

Engine oil level on minimum mark

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer hanger not correctly fitted into hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 90,105 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,206 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 56,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner half of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,516 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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BF66 VOB is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey 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 BF66 VOB, 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 BF66 VOB registered?

BF66 VOB is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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