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X6 SPP

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,102 mi
Last recorded148,102 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 SPP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 148,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 133,170 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 133,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,801 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 89,453 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 67,996 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 67,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 65,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 58,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 52,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective needs renewing soon (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle seal diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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X6 SPP is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X6 SPP, 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 X6 SPP registered?

X6 SPP is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 10 August 2016.

Is X6 SPP safe to buy?

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