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YF16 ZZJ

2016 BMW X5

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,566 mi
Last recorded182,566 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 ZZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 182,566 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, approaching limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, approaching limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 174,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing cover damaged/missing !

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 165,676 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch damaged section missing !

Pass 25 May 2023 161,298 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 315 35 20 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 154,478 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 130,517 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 107,679 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 80,505 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 80,505 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 ZZJ is a 2016 BMW X5 in White with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

YF16 ZZJ is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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