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EK16 AWR

2016 BMW X5

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,254 mi
Last recorded76,254 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 AWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 76,254 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 70,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,646 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 64,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,979 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,083 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,732 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 29,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,197 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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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EK16 AWR is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK16 AWR, 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 EK16 AWR registered?

EK16 AWR is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is EK16 AWR safe to buy?

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