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AB12 ELL

2014 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,780 mi
Last recorded98,780 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 ELL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 98,780 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 98,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 87,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 87,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 78,006 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,279 miles

Both Rear Tyres Inner Edges Tread Worn Un Even / Misshapen

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,529 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2021 64,627 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 57,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 49,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 49,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 42,056 miles

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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AB12 ELL is a 2014 BMW X5 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB12 ELL, 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 AB12 ELL registered?

AB12 ELL is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2014.

Is AB12 ELL safe to buy?

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