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ME06 JAY

2015 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,837 mi
Last recorded71,837 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME06 JAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 71,837 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Apr 2025 71,782 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 May 2024 65,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 60,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,330 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 53,328 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 46,688 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 46,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,928 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))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,809 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall, but not showing cords

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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ME06 JAY is a 2015 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ME06 JAY, 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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ME06 JAY is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2015.

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