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8 LJX

2016 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,980 mi
Last recorded91,980 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 LJX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 91,980 miles

Bonnet stiff to open

Offside Front jacking bock missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail in outer tread block ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,040 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,144 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear on screen

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on inner edge unable to see cords due to debris in hole (was unable to removed) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front jacking point missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

emissions too clean too register for test

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,370 miles

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

emissions too clean too register for test

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2021 42,746 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 33,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 25,012 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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8 LJX is a 2016 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 8 LJX, 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 8 LJX registered?

8 LJX is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is 8 LJX safe to buy?

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