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YF16 VHW

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,656 mi
Last recorded98,656 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 VHW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,656 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 91,136 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 83,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,992 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,072 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,642 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 41,642 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner 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 VHW is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF16 VHW registered?

YF16 VHW is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is YF16 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 VHW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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