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VE16 XNX

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,716 mi
Last recorded45,716 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 XNX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 45,716 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 41,508 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 36,132 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 29,434 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 29,434 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 23,988 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 18,474 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 18,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction The engine management light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

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 XNX is a 2016 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE16 XNX, 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

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What year was VE16 XNX registered?

VE16 XNX is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is VE16 XNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 XNX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE16 XNX have outstanding finance?

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