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N21 ALE

2015 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,910 mi
Last recorded71,910 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 ALE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,910 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,822 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,299 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 61,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,536 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 42,857 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 38,686 miles

engine tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 31,885 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 31,885 miles

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

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

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

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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N21 ALE is a 2015 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N21 ALE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N21 ALE registered?

N21 ALE is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2015.

Is N21 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 ALE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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