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X5 VCR

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

93,228 mi
Last recorded93,228 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 VCR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 93,228 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 93,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,382 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 164,461 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

The rear differential has slight weep

Pass 29 May 2024 73,488 miles

Screen washers only just meet mot requirements.

Pass 19 Apr 2024 145,565 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 145,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 May 2023 60,707 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 138,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 138,113 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel has been welded and appears to be ok at time of test.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hazard warning lights operating in fast and erratic speed.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 46,689 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 129,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 127,404 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 32,525 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,607 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 124,777 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 26,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,088 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,769 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,471 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 78,204 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,720 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 67,456 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 67,052 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre beginning to split on inner sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2012 43,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear door will not open

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 VCR is a 2016 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 VCR, 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 VCR is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 17 October 2016.

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