2015 BMW 5 Series · 61,494 MOT tests
2015 BMW 5 Series reliability
2015 BMW 5 Seriess fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 24 5 Series years (61,494 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- 14.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 84,479
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 61,494
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (138% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 BMW 5 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Suspension2.3%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Brakes1.9%
- Wheels1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.74%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.45%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.1%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.9%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.16%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.86%)
Other years
Every BMW 5 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 BMW 5 Series reliable?
2015 BMW 5 Seriess fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 24 5 Series years (61,494 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW 5 Series MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.1% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.74% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW 5 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW 5 Series shows 84,479 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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