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Y2 ULJ

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,498 mi
Last recorded81,498 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 ULJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 81,498 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 105,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 78,009 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2025 78,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2024 96,366 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,337 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

undertray and covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 89,669 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 54,850 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 82,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 45,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 45,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,048 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,131 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 67,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2020 29,482 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2019 11,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,136 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 51,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 14,434 miles

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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Y2 ULJ is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y2 ULJ, 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 Y2 ULJ registered?

Y2 ULJ is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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