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W5 DBT

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,151 mi
Last recorded108,151 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 DBT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 108,151 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 92,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 91,235 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 83,867 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,183 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,395 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 63,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 110w runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,611 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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W5 DBT 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 W5 DBT, 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 W5 DBT registered?

W5 DBT is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is W5 DBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 DBT 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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