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SW15 VKV

2015 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,663 mi
Last recorded22,663 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 VKV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 22,663 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 22,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 22,500 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 22,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 22,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 22,252 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired inner bleed nipple snapped but not leaking brake fluid (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 21,992 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 21,992 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 21,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 20,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre severely worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

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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SW15 VKV is a 2015 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol 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 SW15 VKV, 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 SW15 VKV registered?

SW15 VKV is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is SW15 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW15 VKV 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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