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98 TOM

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,525 mi
Last recorded118,525 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 TOM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 118,525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 115,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 113,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slight wear to outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face on brake disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,104 miles

Slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,979 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,159 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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98 TOM is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black 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 98 TOM, 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 98 TOM registered?

98 TOM is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is 98 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 TOM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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