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LG14 BGU

2014 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

203,970 mi
Last recorded203,970 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG14 BGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 203,970 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 202,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 200,631 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 200,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 198,819 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 189,479 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 181,980 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 179,040 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 162,223 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 145,057 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 127,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,048 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,927 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,517 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,658 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,913 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All round (4.1.E.1)

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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LG14 BGU is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. 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 LG14 BGU, 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 LG14 BGU registered?

LG14 BGU is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 May 2014.

Is LG14 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG14 BGU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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