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YO07 WAS

2016 BMW X5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,558 mi
Last recorded128,558 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO07 WAS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 128,558 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 131,546 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 123,145 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 123,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 121,835 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 114,245 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 110,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 104,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,947 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 95,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 95,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 95,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,988 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 89,957 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle not locking correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,462 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 82,328 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge) (275/40-20

Fail 1 May 2019 82,328 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working angel eye (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge) (275/40-20

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,768 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner edge osr tyre devoid

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,347 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 35,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YO07 WAS is a 2016 BMW X5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YO07 WAS, 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 YO07 WAS registered?

YO07 WAS is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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