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AL03 XAP

2014 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,460 mi
Last recorded68,460 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 XAP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 57,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 49,081 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,185 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 42,185 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,649 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,210 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,377 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 21,377 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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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AL03 XAP is a 2014 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AL03 XAP, 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 AL03 XAP registered?

AL03 XAP is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2014.

Is AL03 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL03 XAP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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