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VU15 FBG

2015 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 FBG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 91,148 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 84,349 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2025 84,331 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,504 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 67,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 61,013 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 61,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 55,251 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,737 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 42,737 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,828 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 28,807 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

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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VU15 FBG 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 66.7%.

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 VU15 FBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU15 FBG registered?

VU15 FBG is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is VU15 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU15 FBG shows 12 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.

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