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LY63 YAK

2014 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,800 mi
Last recorded85,800 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY63 YAK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 85,800 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,216 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 76,216 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 67,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,871 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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LY63 YAK is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY63 YAK, 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 LY63 YAK?

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What year was LY63 YAK registered?

LY63 YAK is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 February 2014.

Is LY63 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY63 YAK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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