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VL09 LEO

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,302 mi
Last recorded75,302 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL09 LEO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 75,302 miles

undertrays

Pass 19 Aug 2025 141,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 71,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 136,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 62,520 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 126,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 51,403 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 51,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 124,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,035 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,776 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,747 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,602 miles

under tray fitted and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,747 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2019 23,346 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 64,171 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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VL09 LEO is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VL09 LEO, 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 VL09 LEO registered?

VL09 LEO is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is VL09 LEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL09 LEO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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