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N88 LBC

2014 BMW X5

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,666 mi
Last recorded165,666 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 LBC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 165,666 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2025 165,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 154,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 143,762 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 139,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 131,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres down to 3mm (255/50/19). (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 131,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre thread cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres down to 3mm (255/50/19). (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,849 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 91,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,220 miles

front tyres worn low at outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,801 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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N88 LBC is a 2014 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 N88 LBC, 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 N88 LBC registered?

N88 LBC is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 22 May 2014.

Is N88 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 LBC 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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