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LJ14 ABU

2014 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,783 mi
Last recorded102,783 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 ABU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 102,783 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2026 102,158 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 102,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,748 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))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 99,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,048 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,763 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 57,515 miles

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection.

Pass 12 Apr 2021 50,437 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 39,678 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 315/35/20/110W (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres inner tread shoulder bald and slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,841 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outter edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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LJ14 ABU is a 2014 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ14 ABU, 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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LJ14 ABU is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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