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WG66 RKE

2016 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,416 mi
Last recorded128,416 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG66 RKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 128,416 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 115,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 105,296 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 94,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 83,466 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 83,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 71,389 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,438 miles

Nearside Slight damage to rear reflector

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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WG66 RKE is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WG66 RKE, 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 WG66 RKE registered?

WG66 RKE is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 6 December 2016.

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