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WN16 JLX

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,745 mi
Last recorded59,745 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN16 JLX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 59,745 miles

Nearside cornering lamp inoperative

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2024 53,601 miles

Lower under trays fitted .

Nearside Front cornering lamp inop message in dash .

Fail 4 Nov 2024 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit across tread width 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible 275/ 40r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower under trays fitted .

Nearside Front cornering lamp inop message in dash .

Pass 20 Oct 2023 46,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 275/40r20rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

message on dash nearside cornering lamp failure .

Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,533 miles

Rear Differential leaking oil

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 32,404 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 25,806 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 20,144 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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WN16 JLX is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 WN16 JLX, 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 WN16 JLX registered?

WN16 JLX is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is WN16 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN16 JLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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