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X111 SEF

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,865 mi
Last recorded79,865 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 SEF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,865 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 119,047 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 119,047 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 73,443 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 108,286 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 65,168 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 96,957 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 59,494 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 82,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR OUTER JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR OUTER JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 55,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 50,611 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 60,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 53,788 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,692 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 33,531 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 49,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,347 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 45,347 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,900 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,160 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 33,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,345 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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X111 SEF is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X111 SEF, 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 X111 SEF registered?

X111 SEF is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is X111 SEF safe to buy?

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