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YF66 XUC

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF66 XUC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 53,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 48,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 42,836 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear differential oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2024 42,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2023 37,891 miles

Rear differential leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2023 37,891 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear differential leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2021 33,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washer jets poor

Pass 26 Nov 2020 28,773 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 24,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YF66 XUC is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF66 XUC, 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 YF66 XUC registered?

YF66 XUC is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2016.

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