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FE16 VXH

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,835 mi
Last recorded101,835 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 VXH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 101,835 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 101,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 94,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 86,638 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,455 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 61,455 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,368 miles

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

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

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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FE16 VXH is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE16 VXH, 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 FE16 VXH registered?

FE16 VXH is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is FE16 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE16 VXH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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