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R29 HYM

2014 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,384 mi
Last recorded117,384 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 HYM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 117,384 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,849 miles

Rear Propeller Shaft Doughnut Cuplink Cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,356 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 87,024 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 79,370 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,966 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,737 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,038 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 38,644 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2016 27,797 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 27,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 16,257 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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R29 HYM is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R29 HYM, 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 R29 HYM registered?

R29 HYM is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2014.

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