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NV14 DYS

2014 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

221,085 mi
Last recorded221,085 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV14 DYS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 221,085 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 208,500 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 192,178 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 179,671 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 166,842 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 166,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2020 158,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 139,319 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2019 139,317 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under-tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2019 128,548 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2019 128,548 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer has a slight cut

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 67,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under-tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 14,381 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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NV14 DYS is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NV14 DYS, 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

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What year was NV14 DYS registered?

NV14 DYS is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 May 2014.

Is NV14 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV14 DYS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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