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X5 XAE

2015 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,570 mi
Last recorded102,570 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 XAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 102,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 93,650 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 93,643 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 88,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2023 82,045 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 55,195 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 55,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 45,394 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres tread, staggered on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 45,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres tread, staggered on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 28,887 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,383 miles

both rear tyres slightly raised tread inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

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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X5 XAE is a 2015 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X5 XAE, 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 X5 XAE registered?

X5 XAE is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is X5 XAE safe to buy?

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