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ML15 VKZ

2015 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,219 mi
Last recorded70,219 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML15 VKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 70,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 70,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 67,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,871 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 65,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible inner due to excessive tyre wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 55,468 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 55,468 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,871 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 33,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 17,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 16,477 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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ML15 VKZ is a 2015 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML15 VKZ, 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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What year was ML15 VKZ registered?

ML15 VKZ is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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