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BG66 EFH

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 EFH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 72,145 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 72,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 61,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,555 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 49,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 40,005 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 31,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 22,347 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 9,910 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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BG66 EFH is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG66 EFH, 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 BG66 EFH registered?

BG66 EFH is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is BG66 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG66 EFH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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