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YK65 ELX

2015 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,323 mi
Last recorded147,323 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X561,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 ELX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 147,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 132,131 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 131,687 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 118,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 105,652 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 105,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,538 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 60,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 46,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 46,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,242 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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YK65 ELX 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 83.3%.

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 YK65 ELX, 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 YK65 ELX registered?

YK65 ELX is a 2015 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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