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LJ14 WNB

2014 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,533 mi
Last recorded153,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 WNB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 153,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 141,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 132,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 132,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 118,927 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 Jun 2023 118,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 107,552 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Aug 2022 107,552 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Jun 2021 88,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,801 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))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 May 2019 66,370 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,176 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 35,928 miles

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 WNB is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WNB, 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 LJ14 WNB registered?

LJ14 WNB is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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