2016 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · AP65 LHY
2016 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 115,197 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP65 LHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 115,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP65 LHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW X5 (AP65 LHY) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AP65 LHY Mileage History
- 26/09/202387,194 mi
- 08/10/202495,587 mi+8,393 mi
- 14/10/202495,744 mi+157 mi
- 14/10/2025109,726 mi+13,982 mi
- 13/10/2026115,197 mi+5,471 mi
Average of roughly 9,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Air Spring LeaksModerate
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- Amplifier Water DamageSerious
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