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AO65 SWU

2015 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,115 mi
Last recorded166,115 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 SWU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 166,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 159,299 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 152,294 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing centre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 152,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing centre

Pass 30 Nov 2023 133,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 114,017 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 114,010 miles

Brake performance not tested due to cords exposed on tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,884 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 92,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,208 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,998 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 44,058 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AO65 SWU is a 2015 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 61,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO65 SWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 11 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO65 SWU registered?

AO65 SWU is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2015.

Is AO65 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 SWU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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