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W15 LAC

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,405 mi
Last recorded68,405 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 LAC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 68,405 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 62,816 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 56,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 52,844 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 45,053 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 35,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,253 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 23,664 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,752 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 21,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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))

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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W15 LAC is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W15 LAC, 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 W15 LAC registered?

W15 LAC is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is W15 LAC safe to buy?

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