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BO55 FAA

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,128 mi
Last recorded84,128 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 FAA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 84,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 83,287 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 76,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2023 70,265 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undercovers fitted.

Pass 11 May 2022 59,648 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 48,036 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 48,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 41,494 miles

Nearside Front disc back plate coming adrift

Nearside Front tyre tread stepping

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre tread stepping

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 32,369 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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BO55 FAA 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 BO55 FAA, 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 BO55 FAA registered?

BO55 FAA is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BO55 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 FAA 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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