2014 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · YG64 VOF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 12 September 2025 at 120,364 miles. While the record shows a failure on that same date, the immediate pass suggests a minor, non-critical defect was rectified quickly prior to the retest. The overall maintenance trend appears stable as the vehicle has maintained a clean record without recurring advisories over the last several years, indicating a consistent approach to basic regulatory compliance. The mileage profile is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 12,740 miles between October 2021 and April 2023, followed by a steady increase of roughly 15,000 to 17,000 miles in subsequent annual intervals. This regular accumulation suggests the car is not subjected to long periods of standing, which often leads to seal degradation and brake corrosion. The lack of recorded advisories across these intervals implies that previous owners have likely addressed wear items before they reached a failure point. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components common to the X5 at this 120,000-mile mark. Given the age and mileage, the suspension bushings and control arm ball should be checked for tearing or excessive play, as these often fail without triggering an MOT failure. Inspect the brake system for signs of binding calipers or uneven disc wear, although the history does not flag these issues. Finally, a visual check of the chassis for structural corrosion is necessary to ensure the structural integrity of the vehicle remains sound as it enters its second decade of service.