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A25 LXA

2015 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,478 mi
Last recorded88,478 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 5 Series56,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 LXA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 88,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2026 120,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 105,431 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,811 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 82,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 76,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 90,395 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 87,413 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 81,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,627 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 74,381 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 74,381 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,027 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,627 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,392 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 32,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,436 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,711 miles

both rear pads low

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A25 LXA is a 2015 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2015 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 56,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A25 LXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A25 LXA registered?

A25 LXA is a 2015 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 July 2015.

Is A25 LXA safe to buy?

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