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VE66 ZZA

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE66 ZZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 89,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,234 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 76,172 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 63,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 34,630 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 34,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 24,732 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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VE66 ZZA 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 VE66 ZZA, 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 VE66 ZZA registered?

VE66 ZZA is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is VE66 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE66 ZZA 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.

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