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BMZ 370

2014 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,223 mi
Last recorded132,223 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 370
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 132,223 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 132,223 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2026 132,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF front lower wishbone ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF front lower wishbone ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,747 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2025 124,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,454 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 112,294 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 109,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,182 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 86,673 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,327 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,201 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,716 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 51,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 78,383 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 33,617 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 30,430 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 30,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 26,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 22,624 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 22,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BMZ 370 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BMZ 370, 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 BMZ 370 registered?

BMZ 370 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is BMZ 370 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 370 shows 26 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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