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38 AUK

2016 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,027 mi
Last recorded49,027 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 AUK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 49,027 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 44,426 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 37,512 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 37,512 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 33,042 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,925 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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38 AUK is a 2016 BMW X5 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 38 AUK, 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 38 AUK registered?

38 AUK is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is 38 AUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 AUK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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