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JA12 MCG

2014 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,469 mi
Last recorded136,469 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA12 MCG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 136,469 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 135,815 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 120,402 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 108,013 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 137,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 103,744 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,728 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,337 miles

sidewall has damage to nearside front

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 25 Jan 2017 63,070 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 63,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,072 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 28,750 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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JA12 MCG is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JA12 MCG, 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 JA12 MCG registered?

JA12 MCG is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is JA12 MCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA12 MCG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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