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MX15 VBY

2015 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

233,072 mi
Last recorded233,072 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 5 Series56,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX15 VBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 233,072 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 227,160 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 217,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 189,758 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 189,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 160,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 126,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,035 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,798 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 7 Jul 2017 24,505 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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MX15 VBY is a 2015 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 56,595 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX15 VBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MX15 VBY registered?

MX15 VBY is a 2015 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is MX15 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX15 VBY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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