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SJ53 GJS

2016 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,946 mi
Last recorded76,946 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 GJS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 76,946 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 76,944 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2026 74,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2026 130,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 64,784 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,261 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 54,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 111,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,787 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 23 Mar 2023 94,749 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,938 miles

engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 35,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,372 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped and brake pads more than 50% worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,569 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 21,751 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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SJ53 GJS is a 2016 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SJ53 GJS, 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 SJ53 GJS registered?

SJ53 GJS is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 7 November 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ53 GJS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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