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SM14 YJF

2014 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,861 mi
Last recorded136,861 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 YJF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 136,861 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2026 136,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After exhaust clamp, nuts corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 128,962 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 128,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 118,564 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 104,307 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,900 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,257 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,281 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 4 Jun 2018 48,048 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,215 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,117 miles

Oil leak gearbox area

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering 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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SM14 YJF is a 2014 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YJF, 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 SM14 YJF registered?

SM14 YJF is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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