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Y23 VVV

2016 BMW X5

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,173 mi
Last recorded83,173 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 VVV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,173 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,035 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 66,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,620 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 45,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre excessively worn on inner edge down to secondary rubber

Pass 20 Dec 2019 37,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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Y23 VVV is a 2016 BMW X5 in White with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y23 VVV, 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 Y23 VVV registered?

Y23 VVV is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 23 December 2016.

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