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WG16 MXW

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,385 mi
Last recorded73,385 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 MXW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 73,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2026 72,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 69,169 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 64,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 59,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 51,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 43,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 37,346 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,236 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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WG16 MXW is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WG16 MXW, 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 WG16 MXW registered?

WG16 MXW is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is WG16 MXW safe to buy?

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