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X55 BOW

2014 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,037 mi
Last recorded184,037 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X567,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 BOW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 184,037 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 184,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 178,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 178,419 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 170,978 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 162,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 152,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 131,864 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 131,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 117,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 100,405 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 100,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 72,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,344 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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X55 BOW is a 2014 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X55 BOW, 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 X55 BOW registered?

X55 BOW is a 2014 BMW X5, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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