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WH16 RKF

2016 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,085 mi
Last recorded136,085 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 RKF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 136,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 130,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,111 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear antiroll bar link rod slightly bent (advise replacement)

Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,287 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 100,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS and NS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,838 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 54,838 miles

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

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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WH16 RKF is a 2016 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WH16 RKF, 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 WH16 RKF registered?

WH16 RKF is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 9 April 2016.

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