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W33 NLK

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,593 mi
Last recorded83,593 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 NLK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 83,593 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 75,904 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 66,353 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,851 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 58,851 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear spacing incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,867 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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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W33 NLK 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 88.9%.

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 W33 NLK, 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 W33 NLK registered?

W33 NLK is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is W33 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W33 NLK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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