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BU14 AYP

2014 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

220,685 mi
Last recorded220,685 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 AYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 220,685 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 205,101 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 198,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 189,592 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 182,808 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 182,808 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 180,912 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 173,380 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 169,805 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 163,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 143,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 142,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake caliper retaining clips missing

under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2018 122,144 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 122,081 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,847 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 92,528 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,123 miles

child seat fitted can not fully inspect rear seat belt

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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BU14 AYP is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BU14 AYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU14 AYP registered?

BU14 AYP is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is BU14 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 AYP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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