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SL21 VYU

2021 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,194 mi
Last recorded41,194 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW X536,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL21 VYU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 41,194 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 41,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2025 37,437 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 30,608 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 30,445 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 30,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm oil filled bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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SL21 VYU is a 2021 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 36,850 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 SL21 VYU, 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 5 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 SL21 VYU?

You can check the full history of SL21 VYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL21 VYU registered?

SL21 VYU is a 2021 BMW X5, first registered on 26 April 2021.

Is SL21 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL21 VYU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL21 VYU have outstanding finance?

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