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X50 WAJ

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,023 mi
Last recorded84,023 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 WAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 84,023 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 62,658 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 61,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 50,848 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 43,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 32,588 miles

Rear Both rear tyres feathering (Inner edge)

Fail 28 Mar 2019 32,588 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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X50 WAJ is a 2016 BMW X5 in White 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 X50 WAJ, 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 X50 WAJ registered?

X50 WAJ is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is X50 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X50 WAJ 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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