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2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,642 mi
Last recorded113,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL55 APP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 113,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint has slight play and knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint has slight play and knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 96,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play/knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2025 96,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play/knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2024 79,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush to suspension leg has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,939 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 51,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 38,025 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 30,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low below 3mm. (315/35/20 run flat.) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover and under trays 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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CL55 APP is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CL55 APP, 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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CL55 APP is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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