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551 MOT

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,524 mi
Last recorded94,524 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration551 MOT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 94,524 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff, both seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2754020rf (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 3153520 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 87,136 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 77,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 70,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 63,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,068 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 35,566 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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551 MOT is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 551 MOT, 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 551 MOT registered?

551 MOT is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is 551 MOT safe to buy?

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