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R123 YDE

2014 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

125,577 mi
Last recorded125,577 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 YDE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 125,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 150,607 miles

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

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

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

sills corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2025 150,607 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

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

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

sills corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2025 120,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 147,600 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 115,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 144,264 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 144,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 111,101 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 136,431 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,094 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 112,845 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 112,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 88,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 97,460 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 97,460 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 83,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 93,285 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 93,285 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 36,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 84,288 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,603 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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R123 YDE is a 2014 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R123 YDE, 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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R123 YDE is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2014.

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