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YR16 HFC

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,704 mi
Last recorded94,704 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 HFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 94,704 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,287 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate bent

trays and covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2022 72,895 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jul 2022 72,895 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,064 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 59,545 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 ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 51,525 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 51,516 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 41,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover, under trays and sill cover fitted

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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YR16 HFC is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR16 HFC, 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

How do I check the history of YR16 HFC?

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What year was YR16 HFC registered?

YR16 HFC is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is YR16 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 HFC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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