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R888 GSW

2014 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,257 mi
Last recorded88,257 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 GSW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 88,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,521 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,784 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inner edge also has a nail within the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 41,250 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 41,250 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 41,240 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))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,185 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 19,559 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,399 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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R888 GSW is a 2014 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R888 GSW, 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 R888 GSW registered?

R888 GSW is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is R888 GSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 GSW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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