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YE16 WHG

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,917 mi
Last recorded108,917 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 WHG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 108,917 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 108,917 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 97,447 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 97,437 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 89,532 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 79,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 67,942 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 57,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 48,811 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,860 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 36,856 miles

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

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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YE16 WHG is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE16 WHG, 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 YE16 WHG registered?

YE16 WHG is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is YE16 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 WHG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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