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S8 MUW

2014 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

169,462 mi
Last recorded169,462 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 MUW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 169,462 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 169,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Standard Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Locking Wheel Bolt Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2025 158,121 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 167,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 167,910 miles

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

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cuts/ damage on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 148,616 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 148,132 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,336 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 134,998 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 126,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 117,532 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 115,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel flap wont lock in place

Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,944 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 92,836 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 92,826 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,462 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,658 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,876 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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S8 MUW is a 2014 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S8 MUW, 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 S8 MUW registered?

S8 MUW is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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