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R5 DTV

2014 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

156,798 mi
Last recorded156,798 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 DTV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 156,798 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 156,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2026 69,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,939 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 147,274 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,820 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 68,820 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 141,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,434 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 136,382 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 52,574 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 52,369 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 52,368 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 132,149 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 131,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,528 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 116,314 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,023 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 44,021 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight roughness on rotation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,498 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 39,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,837 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 103,836 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 34,664 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,521 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 28,893 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,518 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 90,496 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 22,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,179 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 71,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,683 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R5 DTV is a 2014 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 R5 DTV, 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 R5 DTV registered?

R5 DTV is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2014.

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