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196686

2014 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,159 mi
Last recorded32,159 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration196686
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 32,159 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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196686 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 65,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 196686, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 196686 registered?

196686 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is 196686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 196686 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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