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D5 ARA

2016 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,249 mi
Last recorded82,249 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X652,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 ARA
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 82,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,637 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 76,637 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 70,193 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre 315/35/20 ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,291 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 65,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 58,032 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (275/40x20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 34,360 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 34,360 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

How Reliable is the BMW X6?

Based on 167,449 MOT tests across 17,998 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,403
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
17,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,277
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,029
coil spring broken 809
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 782
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D5 ARA is a 2016 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW X6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 52,015 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 X6 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 1,277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D5 ARA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X6 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 ARA registered?

D5 ARA is a 2016 BMW X6, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is D5 ARA safe to buy?

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