2015 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · SP65 WUO
2015 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 84,893 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SP65 WUO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2025
- 84,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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SP65 WUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW X5 (SP65 WUO) between July 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SP65 WUO Mileage History
- 04/07/202265,608 mi
- 05/12/202380,245 mi+14,637 mi
- 24/05/202584,893 mi+4,648 mi
Average of roughly 6,677 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (F15)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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