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D18 ELY

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,266 mi
Last recorded53,266 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 ELY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 53,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,076 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 47,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,384 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2023 32,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 25,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 16,723 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 16,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 13,645 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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D18 ELY is a 2016 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D18 ELY, 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 D18 ELY registered?

D18 ELY is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is D18 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 ELY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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