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DE51 AMS

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 AMS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 140,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 67,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 137,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 135,506 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 60,934 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 60,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 57,392 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 101,138 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,644 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 52,618 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 19 Sep 2020 86,662 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,473 miles

All tyres perishing.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 51,473 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Inner light unit. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All tyres perishing.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,767 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 43,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,929 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,463 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 34,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 34,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

a.o/s/r bumper reflector broken in half

a.very slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,029 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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DE51 AMS is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 DE51 AMS, 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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DE51 AMS is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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