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CU65 BVT

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,858 mi
Last recorded206,858 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU65 BVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 206,858 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R MOUNTED ON REAR SUFRAME (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 204,140 miles

Coolant leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 204,134 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 194,505 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 183,150 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bad inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Freyed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bad inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 183,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bad inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Freyed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bad inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 168,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 168,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended foreign object in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 156,616 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 156,614 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 145,133 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays,wheel arch liners , body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to vehicle and engine components

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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CU65 BVT is a 2016 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU65 BVT, 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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CU65 BVT is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2016.

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