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X16 TEC

2015 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,142 mi
Last recorded90,142 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 TEC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 90,142 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 185,928 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 185,790 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 82,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 176,849 miles

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 76,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 170,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 161,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,142 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 155,520 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perrishing and close to legal limit

Pass 30 Dec 2020 61,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 146,427 miles

both rear tyre side walls perrishing

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2019 50,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 139,363 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 38,667 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 133,880 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 133,854 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,247 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 117,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,479 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2015 90,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,794 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

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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X16 TEC is a 2015 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2015 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 61,404 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 X16 TEC, 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 11 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X16 TEC registered?

X16 TEC is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 2 November 2015.

Is X16 TEC safe to buy?

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