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R99 BAM

2016 BMW X5 (E70)

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,590 mi
Last recorded62,590 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 BAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5 (E70)
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 52,440 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 42,957 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 42,956 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 34,839 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,361 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 20,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 20,710 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW X5 (E70)?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
7,192
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
coil spring broken 5
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 5
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R99 BAM is a 2016 BMW X5 (E70) in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a BMW X5 (E70) fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R99 BAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 (E70) typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X5 (E70) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R99 BAM registered?

R99 BAM is a 2016 BMW X5 (E70), first registered on 12 December 2016.

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The MOT history for R99 BAM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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