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D23 ARU

2016 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,820 mi
Last recorded22,820 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 ARU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 22,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner & outer sidewalls, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner & outer sidewalls, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 17,897 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 16,828 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 15,081 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 15,081 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 13,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner + outer walls Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner + outer walls Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner + walls Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 12,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 10,883 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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D23 ARU is a 2016 BMW X5 in Bronze 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 D23 ARU, 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 D23 ARU registered?

D23 ARU is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 21 November 2016.

Is D23 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 ARU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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