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WF66 XLE

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,089 mi
Last recorded169,089 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF66 XLE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 169,089 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 169,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2025 147,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 133,145 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 133,144 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 113,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,779 miles

Nearside stone chip front screen

Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 47,486 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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WF66 XLE is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF66 XLE, 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 WF66 XLE registered?

WF66 XLE is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is WF66 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF66 XLE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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