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BU10 RAY

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,844 mi
Last recorded90,844 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU10 RAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 90,844 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 90,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 68,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.75mm tread and worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread and worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 68,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.75mm tread and worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread and worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,768 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,685 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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BU10 RAY 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 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 BU10 RAY, 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 BU10 RAY registered?

BU10 RAY is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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