2014 BMW X5 · 22,707 MOT tests
2014 BMW X5 reliability
2014 BMW X5s fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 X5 years (22,707 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 12.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 60% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 86,866
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,707
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 84% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.7%
- Suspension2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Brakes1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Wheels0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.56%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.18%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.85%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.79%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.77%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.17%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.85%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.58%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.28%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.76%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 BMW X5 reliable?
2014 BMW X5s fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 X5 years (22,707 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.56% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.18% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW X5 shows 86,866 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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