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CA16 LMM

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,533 mi
Last recorded155,533 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 LMM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 155,533 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 152,468 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 148,615 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 144,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 142,897 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 142,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bonnet damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 142,326 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bonnet damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 132,252 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 132,252 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 98,605 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 98,608 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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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CA16 LMM is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA16 LMM, 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 CA16 LMM registered?

CA16 LMM is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is CA16 LMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA16 LMM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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