2016 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · LH66 BYP
2016 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 120,086 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LH66 BYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2025
- 120,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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LH66 BYP 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 (LH66 BYP) between October 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2025 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 (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
LH66 BYP Mileage History
- 15/10/202297,600 mi
- 02/03/202399,122 mi+1,522 mi
- 02/03/202399,122 mi
- 19/03/2024107,361 mi+8,239 mi
- 02/08/2025120,086 mi+12,725 mi
Average of roughly 8,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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