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L 14

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,676 mi
Last recorded95,676 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL 14
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 95,676 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 95,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,426 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 92,382 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 92,382 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,724 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 74,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,146 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 73,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 67,078 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 57,392 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 57,372 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,034 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 53,034 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,197 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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L 14 is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L 14, 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 25 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L 14 registered?

L 14 is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is L 14 safe to buy?

The MOT history for L 14 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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