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S3 DSO

2015 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,147 mi
Last recorded121,147 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DSO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 121,147 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 115,768 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 110,698 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 110,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 105,334 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 105,255 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,725 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 93,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,166 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,386 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle under trays fitted

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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S3 DSO 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 75%.

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 S3 DSO, 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 S3 DSO registered?

S3 DSO is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is S3 DSO safe to buy?

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