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N14 ROV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,861 mi
Last recorded198,861 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 ROV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 198,861 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2025 195,074 miles

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2025 195,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 188,602 miles

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2024 188,602 miles

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

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

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 181,825 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))

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2023 181,825 miles

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

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))

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2022 173,885 miles

emissions to weak to read

Pass 16 Jun 2021 165,562 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))

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 159,310 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Fail 17 Jun 2020 159,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Pass 12 Apr 2019 153,954 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 153,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 149,357 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,072 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 118,634 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,271 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 78,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,351 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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N14 ROV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 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 N14 ROV, 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 15 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N14 ROV registered?

N14 ROV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is N14 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 ROV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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