2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 BMW X5 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,248 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,248 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    230 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    124 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    62 marked dangerous
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.2%
  2. Suspension3.4%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Brakes2.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 BMW X5?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2014 BMW X5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,248 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 BMW X5?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 BMW X5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).