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Y88 SVM

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,576 mi
Last recorded93,576 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 SVM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 93,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 88,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 83,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,443 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,339 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2022 62,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inner edge close to exposing cords

Pass 1 Nov 2021 54,716 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 54,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,407 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 31,003 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (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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Y88 SVM is a 2016 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y88 SVM, 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 Y88 SVM registered?

Y88 SVM is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is Y88 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 SVM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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