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VRG 7

2016 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,040 mi
Last recorded21,040 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRG 7
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 21,040 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 19,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 17,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 15,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 12,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 10,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 8,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 6,016 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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VRG 7 is a 2016 BMW X5 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRG 7, 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 VRG 7?

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What year was VRG 7 registered?

VRG 7 is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is VRG 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRG 7 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRG 7 have outstanding finance?

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