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C2 TNS

2016 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

198,269 mi
Last recorded198,269 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 TNS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 198,269 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2025 126,106 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 190,435 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 182,947 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 180,808 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 178,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 171,924 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 162,029 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,029 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 151,683 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 142,278 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 132,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 121,595 miles

Diesel particulate filter warning light on

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tyre worn smooth, just passed

Offside Front brake binding slightly

oil leak on egine

Fail 18 Apr 2016 121,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Diesel particulate filter warning light on

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tyre worn smooth, just passed

Offside Front brake binding slightly

oil leak on egine

Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,201 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Pass 1 May 2014 100,888 miles

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,855 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,387 miles

slight damage to nearside front bumper

vehicle presented for test with rear seats down so belts not tested due to contents in back

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,536 miles

rear additional seat belts not tested due to contents of boot and seats not upright

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 45,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,689 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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C2 TNS is a 2016 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C2 TNS, 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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C2 TNS is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2016.

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