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YY66 UHC

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 UHC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,277 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 82,581 miles

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring components from inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2024 82,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring components from inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2023 66,694 miles

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS WEARING FASTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES - EDGES WORN . OSR TYRE - 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 55,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS WEARING FASTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES - EDGES WORN . OSR TYRE - 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,662 miles

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))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 30,661 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 22,021 miles

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

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

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

TPMS warning light on

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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YY66 UHC 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 70%.

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 YY66 UHC, 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 YY66 UHC registered?

YY66 UHC is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is YY66 UHC safe to buy?

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