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A6 VVB

2014 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,195 mi
Last recorded169,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 169,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 169,193 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 161,578 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 161,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 154,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 148,174 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 139,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,340 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 107,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 84,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Upper Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,460 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 50,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wearing on edges. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wearing on edges. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge. (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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A6 VVB is a 2014 BMW X5 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A6 VVB, 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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A6 VVB is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 4 January 2014.

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