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X31 LAY

2014 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 LAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,612 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 76,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 68,823 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 62,775 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,152 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 51,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,144 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,961 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 38,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,943 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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X31 LAY is a 2014 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X31 LAY, 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 X31 LAY registered?

X31 LAY is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 27 May 2014.

Is X31 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X31 LAY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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