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B20 MNR

2014 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,245 mi
Last recorded61,245 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 MNR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 61,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 61,222 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 53,573 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,676 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 40,961 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 40,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 40,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,686 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 10,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 2,777 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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B20 MNR is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B20 MNR, 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 B20 MNR registered?

B20 MNR is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is B20 MNR safe to buy?

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