2016 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · VK16 FBL
2016 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 73,169 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK16 FBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 73,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VK16 FBL 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 (VK16 FBL) between December 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VK16 FBL Mileage History
- 16/12/202137,750 mi
- 20/12/202245,178 mi+7,428 mi
- 17/01/202452,312 mi+7,134 mi
- 30/01/202564,369 mi+12,057 mi
- 04/03/202673,169 mi+8,800 mi
Average of roughly 8,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- EGR Cooler Leak / Fire RiskSerious
The standard BMW diesel recall affects the F15 heavily. Coolant leaks internally in the EGR cooler, mixing with soot to create a fire risk.
- Rear Air Spring LeaksModerate
The rear air suspension bags perish and leak over time, causing the car to sag and the compressor to overwork.
- Amplifier Water DamageSerious
Water can leak into the rear load area (often via the D-pillar or panoramic roof drains) and destroy the expensive Harman Kardon amplifier located in the left-hand cubby.
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