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S26 SDC

2015 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,913 mi
Last recorded94,913 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 SDC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 94,913 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 83,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front have edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 75,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 65,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 65,981 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 60,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,722 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 48,281 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 46,691 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 29,938 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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S26 SDC is a 2015 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S26 SDC, 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

How do I check the history of S26 SDC?

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What year was S26 SDC registered?

S26 SDC is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is S26 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 SDC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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