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BU14 XEA

2014 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,084 mi
Last recorded125,084 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 XEA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 114,053 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 103,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 90,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,643 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 74,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,098 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 55,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,471 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 42,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 26,404 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 9,617 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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BU14 XEA 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 BU14 XEA, 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 BU14 XEA registered?

BU14 XEA is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is BU14 XEA safe to buy?

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