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V5 EFA

2014 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,101 mi
Last recorded144,101 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 EFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 144,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 135,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 127,278 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative nearside/offside (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2024 127,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative nearside/offside (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

coolant expansion tank insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 49,981 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,714 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

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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V5 EFA is a 2014 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V5 EFA, 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 V5 EFA registered?

V5 EFA is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2014.

Is V5 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 EFA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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