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SM14 CFA

2014 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,185 mi
Last recorded77,185 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 CFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 77,185 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 77,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wear on inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2025 73,709 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 71,798 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,907 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,429 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 61,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,980 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 48,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 44,942 miles

all 4 tyres feathered on edges

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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SM14 CFA is a 2014 BMW X5 in Black 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 SM14 CFA, 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 SM14 CFA registered?

SM14 CFA is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is SM14 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM14 CFA 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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