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J5 YOM

2014 BMW 2 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,762 mi
Last recorded78,762 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 2 Series50,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 YOM
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,762 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 78,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 73,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 69,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,336 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 65,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 58,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nail on near side rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2021 46,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,983 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 33,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35R18 92Y Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,058 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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J5 YOM is a 2014 BMW 2 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 50,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 2 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J5 YOM is a 2014 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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