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FR51 EZR

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,932 mi
Last recorded89,932 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR51 EZR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 89,932 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,127 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 64,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 315/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close, 315/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 64,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 315/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close, 315/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 36,275 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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FR51 EZR 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 85.7%.

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 FR51 EZR, 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 FR51 EZR registered?

FR51 EZR is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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