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LF14 SLZ

2014 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,070 mi
Last recorded178,070 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 SLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 178,070 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 163,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 133,135 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,832 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 123,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,609 miles

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)

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 SLZ is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF14 SLZ, 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 LF14 SLZ registered?

LF14 SLZ is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2014.

Is LF14 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF14 SLZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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