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VN16 USX

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,468 mi
Last recorded126,468 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 USX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 126,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Feathering/stepping inner ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitor on dash, indicating low pressure

Pass 26 Oct 2024 124,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Apr 2023 118,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Jacking Rubber Missing

Fail 21 Apr 2023 118,242 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge With Deep Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Jacking Rubber Missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges With Deep Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges With Deep Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 103,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 66,897 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 66,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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VN16 USX is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey 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 VN16 USX, 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

How do I check the history of VN16 USX?

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What year was VN16 USX registered?

VN16 USX is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is VN16 USX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 USX 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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