2016 BMW X5 · 25,560 MOT tests
2016 BMW X5 reliability
2016 BMW X5s fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 21 X5 years (25,560 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 11.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 66,544
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,560
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Brakes1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Suspension1.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.95%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.69%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.4%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wheel nut, bolt or stud missing 0.32%
A missing wheel nut, bolt or stud can let the wheel come off, which is extremely dangerous and must be fixed at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.98%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.13%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.95%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.91%)
Other years
Every BMW X5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 BMW X5 reliable?
2016 BMW X5s fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 21 X5 years (25,560 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.95% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.69% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW X5 shows 66,544 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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