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WR16 WXW

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,711 mi
Last recorded70,711 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 WXW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 70,711 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 63,808 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 57,865 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,557 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 53,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,496 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 45,778 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 45,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,121 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 31,957 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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WR16 WXW is a 2016 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WR16 WXW, 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 WR16 WXW registered?

WR16 WXW is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is WR16 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR16 WXW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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