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LF14 SHX

2014 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,152 mi
Last recorded163,152 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 SHX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 163,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 154,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 153,346 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 145,765 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 142,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 211,025 miles

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 3 Aug 2020 197,549 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 29 May 2019 186,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,589 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,586 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LF14 SHX is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LF14 SHX, 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 LF14 SHX registered?

LF14 SHX is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is LF14 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF14 SHX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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