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2016 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · VN66 TAU

VN66 TAU

2016 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 61,075 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW X5
Year / Origin
2016 · Worcester
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
61,075 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
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MOT Status
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
2993cc
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VN66 TAU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
  • 61,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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VN66 TAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 21:25
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW X5 (VN66 TAU) between November 2021 and February 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.

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VN66 TAU Mileage History

  1. 30/11/202130,993 mi
  2. 02/03/202335,058 mi+4,065 mi
  3. 29/02/202443,519 mi+8,461 mi
  4. 03/03/202553,320 mi+9,801 mi
  5. 23/02/202661,075 mi+7,755 mi

Average of roughly 7,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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2016 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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