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B26 SGH

2014 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,308 mi
Last recorded127,308 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 SGH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 127,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,465 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 109,357 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,021 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,532 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,184 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,000 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 32,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B26 SGH is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Red. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B26 SGH, 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 B26 SGH registered?

B26 SGH is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 2014.

Is B26 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 SGH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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