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WD16 AEF

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,648 mi
Last recorded105,648 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 AEF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 105,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 83,646 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 76,175 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,797 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,432 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 30,899 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner 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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WD16 AEF is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 WD16 AEF, 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

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What year was WD16 AEF registered?

WD16 AEF is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 4 June 2016.

Is WD16 AEF safe to buy?

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