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FC03 MAO

2014 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,175 mi
Last recorded125,175 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 MAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 116,009 miles

nsf tyre close to limit on edge

osf brake binding slightly

osf tyre very much on limit on edge

slight play os inner tie-rod

Fail 22 May 2024 116,000 miles

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

nsf tyre close to limit on edge

osf brake binding slightly

osf tyre very much on limit on edge

slight play os inner tie-rod

Pass 26 May 2023 106,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,877 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 84,212 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 84,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 68,724 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 57,734 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,197 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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FC03 MAO is a 2014 BMW X5 in Black 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 FC03 MAO, 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 FC03 MAO registered?

FC03 MAO is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 2 May 2014.

Is FC03 MAO safe to buy?

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