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BU14 NJN

2014 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,526 mi
Last recorded117,526 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 NJN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 117,526 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres are close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 106,370 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 106,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,173 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 92,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised, inner edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised, inner edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 85,040 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 78,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,909 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 54,141 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,600 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,600 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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BU14 NJN is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU14 NJN, 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 BU14 NJN registered?

BU14 NJN is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2014.

Is BU14 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 NJN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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