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BW16 AFA

2016 BMW X5

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,462 mi
Last recorded63,462 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 AFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 63,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 63,462 miles

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 57,293 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 49,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,369 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 47,590 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,357 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2020 36,340 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 30,910 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing lower on inner edges

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

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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BW16 AFA is a 2016 BMW X5 in White 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 BW16 AFA, 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 BW16 AFA registered?

BW16 AFA is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is BW16 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 AFA 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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