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GR57 MEL

2015 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,538 mi
Last recorded118,538 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 MEL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 118,538 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2..2.5mm ...............275/35/22 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edge.............315/30/22 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 118,537 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2..2.5mm ...............275/35/22 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edge.............315/30/22 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s washer jet poor

tpms light on

Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,172 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))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 113,171 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 103,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,891 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 78,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,120 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,180 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2019 70,150 miles

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

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,109 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edges

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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GR57 MEL is a 2015 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GR57 MEL, 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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GR57 MEL is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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