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J16 VLO

2015 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

200,987 mi
Last recorded200,987 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 VLO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 200,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,551 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 199,757 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,270 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,952 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 66,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 199,345 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2023 199,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 194,495 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,362 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 184,735 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,267 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 49,267 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 178,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front 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 1 Mar 2019 171,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,946 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 163,256 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 155,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 144,507 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 134,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 124,331 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 112,099 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 112,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,114 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 96,107 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,208 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 86,208 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J16 VLO is a 2015 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 J16 VLO, 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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J16 VLO is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2015.

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