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V21 GCR

2023 BMW X5

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,987 mi
Last recorded14,987 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 GCR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 14,987 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 119,802 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 108,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 100,728 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 92,887 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 83,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 75,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 69,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 61,884 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,569 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,906 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 53,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,814 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 45,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,619 miles

emissions too lean to register

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,364 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 36,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,367 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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V21 GCR is a 2023 BMW X5 in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V21 GCR, 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 3 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V21 GCR is a 2023 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2023.

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