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BMW X52016 · 4.4L PETROL

YIA 147

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for YIA 147: 2016 BMW X5 (WHITE, PETROL). Mileage: 73,457. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 22/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/06/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
4395cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2026-06-17 test indicates the vehicle is currently roadworthy, as the most recent MOT passed in August 2025 with no recorded defects. This suggests the vehicle's overall condition has been stable since the September 2023 test, where the same date was also passed at 62,326 miles, confirming a consistent maintenance trend. The mileage data shows a clear accelerating pattern since the 2022-08-02 test, where the vehicle reached 56,325 miles. This rapid accumulation of miles between August 2022 and August 2023 suggests the owner may have been driving longer or less frequently than usual, a pattern that could indicate a lack of regular servicing or a shift in driving habits, though the specific mileage gap is not the primary risk factor compared to the recorded faults. The current assessment reveals significant structural and mechanical risks that must be addressed before the buyer can drive the vehicle again. The most critical issue is the thin brake pad worn in the rear, which requires immediate replacement to prevent failure. Furthermore, the 2024-08-20 record flags a worn offside rear tyre, and the 2021-08-13 record notes an offside rear nail in the tyre, indicating that these wear items have accumulated over the past several years. These recurring faults demonstrate that the vehicle has not been maintained in a way that preserves its structural integrity, and the buyer must inspect the suspension components, brake discs, and exhaust emissions to confirm the vehicle meets current safety standards before proceeding.

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93
/ 100 · Excellent

Public record health check: Excellent.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 4, 2026, 01:11 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW X5 (YIA 147) from 2016 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2021 and August 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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