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M29 EMS

2014 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,556 mi
Last recorded89,556 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 EMS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 89,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 81,782 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 71,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn smooth at inner edge with a cut but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn smooth at inner edge with a cut but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,078 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity nearside/offside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,463 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 53,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,371 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 51,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,667 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 49,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover/under-trays fitted

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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M29 EMS is a 2014 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M29 EMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M29 EMS registered?

M29 EMS is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2014.

Is M29 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M29 EMS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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