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LJ14 VEA

2014 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,167 mi
Last recorded77,167 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 VEA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,167 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 66,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 66,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 57,843 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 57,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 57,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2022 584,511 miles

Rear Differential bush worn

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

Pass 28 May 2021 49,077 miles

Rear Both tyres moderately worn

Pass 20 Jun 2020 44,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,043 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,938 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,673 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

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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LJ14 VEA is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LJ14 VEA, 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

How do I check the history of LJ14 VEA?

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What year was LJ14 VEA registered?

LJ14 VEA is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is LJ14 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ14 VEA shows 12 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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