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YK16 WLA

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,755 mi
Last recorded71,755 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 WLA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 71,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2025 65,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside - Worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre Nearside & Offside ()

Rear Nearside & Offside - Tyres slightly rubbing against wheel arch trim

Pass 7 May 2024 60,419 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,204 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 42,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 37,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,572 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 WLA 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 100%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

YK16 WLA is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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