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VK16 NLP

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,876 mi
Last recorded132,876 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 NLP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 132,876 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 132,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 130,002 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 110,053 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 110,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre down to 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,714 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,300 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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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VK16 NLP is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

VK16 NLP is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VK16 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 NLP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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