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YF16 WEJ

2016 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,901 mi
Last recorded116,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 WEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 116,901 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2X STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 116,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2X STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 98,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 3 Jul 2023 80,656 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,324 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 36,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,283 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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YF16 WEJ is a 2016 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YF16 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

YF16 WEJ is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 6 July 2016.

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The MOT history for YF16 WEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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