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C8 ELV

2015 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,265 mi
Last recorded77,265 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 ELV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 77,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2026 74,327 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 74,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 107,678 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 68,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 102,918 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 59,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2023 95,365 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2023 95,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 53,491 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 91,027 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 47,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,133 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,532 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 35,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 33,731 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,792 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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C8 ELV is a 2015 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C8 ELV, 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.

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What year was C8 ELV registered?

C8 ELV is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is C8 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 ELV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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