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VK16 FBE

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,921 mi
Last recorded83,921 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 FBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 83,921 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,590 miles

under shields covering testable items

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 50,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 44,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,453 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 25,778 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 25,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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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VK16 FBE 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 87.5%.

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 VK16 FBE, 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 VK16 FBE registered?

VK16 FBE is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is VK16 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 FBE 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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