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BU04 MER

2016 BMW X5

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,804 mi
Last recorded170,804 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 MER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 170,804 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 153,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 131,590 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 127,599 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 122,974 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 116,786 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2020 104,462 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 104,462 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,719 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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BU04 MER is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 BU04 MER, 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 BU04 MER registered?

BU04 MER is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is BU04 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 MER 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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