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BFW 785W

2014 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,835 mi
Last recorded130,835 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 785W
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 130,835 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view MARK ON GLASS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 129,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 124,658 miles

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

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

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

REAR 6TH AND 7TH SEAT NOT IN USE DURING THE TEST

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH INNER END OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 124,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed REAR BOTH 325/30/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

REAR 6TH AND 7TH SEAT NOT IN USE DURING THE TEST

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH INNER END OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 118,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 115,853 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on the edge of the discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,137 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 92,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,406 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 60,862 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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BFW 785W is a 2014 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BFW 785W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFW 785W registered?

BFW 785W is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 21 January 2014.

Is BFW 785W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 785W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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