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MK04 VBK

2015 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,480 mi
Last recorded165,480 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 VBK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 165,480 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2026 165,479 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2025 161,857 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 157,169 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 147,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,754 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 141,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 125,302 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,772 miles

parking brake 16%

Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,947 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 54,257 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 28,450 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 28,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 21,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MK04 VBK is a 2015 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK04 VBK, 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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MK04 VBK is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 31 January 2015.

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