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ET05 ELL

2014 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,355 mi
Last recorded73,355 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X157,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 ELL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 73,355 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 73,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 55,452 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 53,803 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 49,147 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,284 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 44,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,162 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 35,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear sidewall damage to tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2017 12,373 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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ET05 ELL is a 2014 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 57,868 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET05 ELL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 12 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET05 ELL registered?

ET05 ELL is a 2014 BMW X1, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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