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N18 TYP

2014 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,764 mi
Last recorded127,764 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 TYP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 127,764 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS + OS rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 120,281 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2025 161,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,250 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 147,559 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 133,464 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,051 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,694 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 101,731 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,779 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 80,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,882 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 54,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,578 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,940 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,764 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 46,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,289 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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N18 TYP is a 2014 BMW X5 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N18 TYP, 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 N18 TYP registered?

N18 TYP is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is N18 TYP safe to buy?

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