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VK15 LWM

2015 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,514 mi
Last recorded186,514 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 LWM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 186,514 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2025 182,353 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 164,453 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 146,756 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions not detected

Fail 15 Nov 2022 146,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions not detected

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,004 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions not detected.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 113,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 90,644 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 90,612 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 66,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VK15 LWM is a 2015 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK15 LWM, 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 VK15 LWM registered?

VK15 LWM is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 19 May 2015.

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