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WL55 DEB

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,579 mi
Last recorded158,579 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 DEB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 158,579 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most of the rear hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os lower arm most front inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 110,720 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 152,218 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 152,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 91,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 145,867 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 138,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 72,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 129,923 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,009 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,918 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 119,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,128 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 42,083 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD AND VERY CLOSE TO CORDS BEING EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 108,662 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD AND VERY CLOSE TO CORDS BEING EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,467 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 31 May 2018 95,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 May 2017 83,172 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,695 miles

ENGINE COVER UNDERTRAY & UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 6 May 2015 62,116 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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WL55 DEB is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WL55 DEB, 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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WL55 DEB is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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