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D3 SMG

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

41,274 mi
Last recorded41,274 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 SMG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 41,274 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 39,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 128,766 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 128,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 34,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 120,549 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 120,359 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 29,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 113,892 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 113,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested Popped brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 25,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,774 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 106,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 21,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,897 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 98,897 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 19,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 93,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 15,838 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,279 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,976 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded on arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 75,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on rear arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 70,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and sidewall deteriorating

Fail 5 Aug 2014 57,227 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper blade split at end

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and sidewall deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,410 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 35,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 26,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,896 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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D3 SMG is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 D3 SMG, 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 D3 SMG registered?

D3 SMG is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is D3 SMG safe to buy?

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