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FRZ 115

2014 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

111,448 mi
Last recorded111,448 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 115
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 111,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,876 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 61,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Nov 2024 105,340 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 105,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 59,127 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 53,326 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,065 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,492 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 75,589 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,501 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,269 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,084 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 42,570 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,795 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 35,778 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2018 48,499 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,077 miles

NSF TYRE worn on the inner and outer edges and damage to outer sidewall

Nail in NSR tyre

OSF TYRE worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,325 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,861 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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FRZ 115 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FRZ 115, 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 FRZ 115 registered?

FRZ 115 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 July 2014.

Is FRZ 115 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 115 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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