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LF14 SOH

2014 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

184,231 mi
Last recorded184,231 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 184,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 170,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 157,226 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 136,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 103,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,610 miles

Offside front tyre worn badly on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,120 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,257 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 51,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,365 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,012 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)

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 SOH 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 SOH, 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 SOH registered?

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

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The MOT history for LF14 SOH 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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