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X500 SDG

2016 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,056 mi
Last recorded55,056 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 SDG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 50,240 miles

Nearside Front 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,771 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 38,194 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 24,430 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 21,027 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 19,137 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 19,137 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 18,028 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 14,283 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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X500 SDG is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X500 SDG, 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 X500 SDG registered?

X500 SDG is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is X500 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 SDG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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