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SO14 FGP

2014 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,596 mi
Last recorded122,596 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO14 FGP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 122,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 122,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 116,166 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 116,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,749 miles

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

Nearside Front alloy wheel rim kerb damage

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 99,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror cover damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,181 miles

Under trays fitted, preventing inspection of some components

Fail 16 Sep 2021 77,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted, preventing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2020 60,554 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 60,532 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 48,294 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 32,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,247 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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SO14 FGP is a 2014 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO14 FGP, 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 SO14 FGP registered?

SO14 FGP is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 27 August 2014.

Is SO14 FGP safe to buy?

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