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YF16 SZO

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,903 mi
Last recorded81,903 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 SZO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 81,903 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 5 Aug 2024 71,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 57,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 46,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 46,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 41,915 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,048 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 33,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,194 miles

3rd Row seatbelts not checked as Dog guard and liner fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer 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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YF16 SZO is a 2016 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF16 SZO, 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 YF16 SZO registered?

YF16 SZO is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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