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C14 RKC

1989 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (27 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.4%

Mileage

56,366 mi
Last recorded56,366 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 RKC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

27 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 42,446 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,014 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 42,196 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 42,148 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 42,129 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 22,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 22,276 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 42,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 41,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,333 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 40,766 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,531 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 40,276 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 40,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,455 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,399 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,133 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,905 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,712 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,944 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,249 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,921 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,417 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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C14 RKC is a 1989 BMW X5 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.4%.

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 C14 RKC, 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 37 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C14 RKC registered?

C14 RKC is a 1989 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C14 RKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 RKC shows 28 tests with a 96.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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