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VE16 AOV

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,826 mi
Last recorded70,826 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 AOV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 70,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 68,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Bellow frayed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm arm outer ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm arm shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4.5mm but tyre has worn lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm arm outer ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm arm shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-4mm but tyre has worn bold on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 43,928 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,438 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2019 24,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer 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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VE16 AOV is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE16 AOV, 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 VE16 AOV registered?

VE16 AOV is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is VE16 AOV safe to buy?

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