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FP16 YZL

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,710 mi
Last recorded64,710 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 YZL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 64,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 61,516 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 57,346 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 52,155 miles

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Fail 22 May 2023 52,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 24 May 2022 44,596 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 38,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 33,661 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 29,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 28,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (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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FP16 YZL is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FP16 YZL, 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

How do I check the history of FP16 YZL?

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What year was FP16 YZL registered?

FP16 YZL is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is FP16 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 YZL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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