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55 XJ

2014 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,699 mi
Last recorded82,699 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 XJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 82,640 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 78,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,357 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,752 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,248 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges, cords will show soon (4.1.E.1)

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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55 XJ is a 2014 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 67,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 55 XJ, 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 12 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 55 XJ registered?

55 XJ is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2014.

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