2015 BMW X5 · 28,595 MOT tests
2015 BMW X5 reliability
2015 BMW X5s fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 X5 years (28,595 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 12.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 53% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 76,309
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,595
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 80% 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 X5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Suspension1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Brakes1.5%
- Wheels0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.94%
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 1.56%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.93%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.52%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.52%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.16%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.56%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.02%)
Other years
Every BMW X5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 BMW X5 reliable?
2015 BMW X5s fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 X5 years (28,595 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.94% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.56% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW X5 shows 76,309 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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