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L8 MJP

2014 BMW 5 Series

Orange Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,155 mi
Last recorded51,155 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 MJP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 51,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 37,315 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 37,278 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 46,818 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 32,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 42,736 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 29,288 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 38,143 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 25,802 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 34,582 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 20,709 miles

chip in n/s of front windscreen

Pass 19 May 2021 29,556 miles

Nearside Rear shock gaiter split

Offside Front shock gaiter split

Pass 19 May 2020 25,600 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 20,199 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,417 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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L8 MJP is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Orange. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L8 MJP, 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 L8 MJP registered?

L8 MJP is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2014.

Is L8 MJP safe to buy?

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