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C5 EWM

2014 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,630 mi
Last recorded97,630 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 EWM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 97,630 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 87,354 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 61,947 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 61,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 61,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 40,893 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 40,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 33,543 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 22,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 11,159 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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C5 EWM is a 2014 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C5 EWM, 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 C5 EWM registered?

C5 EWM is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 29 December 2014.

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