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EU16 ZTV

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,325 mi
Last recorded157,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 ZTV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 157,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 154,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 130,925 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 108,756 miles

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 68,604 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has multiple nails in tread . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,352 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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EU16 ZTV is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU16 ZTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU16 ZTV registered?

EU16 ZTV is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is EU16 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU16 ZTV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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