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W8 GAY

2015 BMW X5

White Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,592 mi
Last recorded110,592 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 GAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 110,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 110,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 71,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 103,506 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 64,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear units (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 95,280 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 57,567 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 87,573 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2022 50,645 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 46,208 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,178 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 42,889 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2020 42,889 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2019 63,723 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,408 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,854 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 26,015 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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W8 GAY is a 2015 BMW X5 in White with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W8 GAY, 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 W8 GAY registered?

W8 GAY is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is W8 GAY safe to buy?

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