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YK16 KFW

2016 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,701 mi
Last recorded74,701 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 KFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear items removed from boot to carry out inspection, including inspection of 6th and 7th seats

Fail 15 Jan 2026 74,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear items removed from boot to carry out inspection, including inspection of 6th and 7th seats

Pass 24 Jan 2025 67,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,042 miles

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

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Under Trays & Engine Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,529 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,104 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,496 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 26,915 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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YK16 KFW 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 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 YK16 KFW, 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 YK16 KFW registered?

YK16 KFW is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is YK16 KFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 KFW 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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