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C7 JAU

2015 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

126,156 mi
Last recorded126,156 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 126,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 112,130 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 112,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 119,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,681 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,417 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 104,019 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,888 miles

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

hazards flashing a little too fast

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2021 55,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,342 miles

Manufacturers under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer / 2mm centre / 2mm inner + wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer / 3mm centre / 3mm inner + wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 93,273 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Air bag unit (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,705 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 36,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,064 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 78,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 25,888 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,713 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 67,211 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,946 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,815 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 50,518 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 49,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,993 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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C7 JAU is a 2015 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 C7 JAU, 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 C7 JAU registered?

C7 JAU is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 11 April 2015.

Is C7 JAU safe to buy?

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