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VU14 HWT

2014 BMW X5

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 HWT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 98,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 88,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 84,876 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 84,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 71,881 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 65,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 61,239 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 61,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 58,760 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 53,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,095 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 47,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,532 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 34,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VU14 HWT is a 2014 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU14 HWT, 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 VU14 HWT registered?

VU14 HWT is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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The MOT history for VU14 HWT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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