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X5 FTA

2016 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,748 mi
Last recorded81,748 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 FTA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 81,748 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 73,494 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 66,036 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 66,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,922 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 51,218 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 45,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,547 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 40,435 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 34,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald/thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 34,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald/thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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X5 FTA is a 2016 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X5 FTA, 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 X5 FTA registered?

X5 FTA is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is X5 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 FTA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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