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X5 TWT

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,197 mi
Last recorded135,197 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 TWT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 135,197 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 157,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 126,476 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 4 MM...

Pass 18 Oct 2024 148,591 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 148,591 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 108,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Pass 19 Dec 2023 142,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,154 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 137,784 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 61,234 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 58,952 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 127,874 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 121,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,455 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 118,635 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 114,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 109,167 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 109,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 105,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 100,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 98,622 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 94,281 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 88,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 83,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,503 miles

N/S/R earth strap to exhaust broken

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 TWT is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 X5 TWT, 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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X5 TWT is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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