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RF14 UBU

2014 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,464 mi
Last recorded68,464 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF14 UBU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 68,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 62,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut towards inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer shoulder/sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 52,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inner edges and worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre has a temporary puncture repair

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres - outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,945 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 41,944 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))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,831 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 27,262 miles

Smoke test passed trigger not met

Fail 18 Aug 2018 27,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Smoke test passed trigger not met

Pass 1 Aug 2017 19,139 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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RF14 UBU is a 2014 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF14 UBU, 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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RF14 UBU is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 21 August 2014.

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