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EL13 MER

2015 BMW X5

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,623 mi
Last recorded93,623 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL13 MER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 93,623 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,479 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Differential housing bush worn (rear upper)

Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,681 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 85,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside almost down to cord (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,719 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,795 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 65,788 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle in limp mode (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 54,895 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,512 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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EL13 MER is a 2015 BMW X5 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EL13 MER, 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 EL13 MER registered?

EL13 MER is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is EL13 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL13 MER shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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