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RFZ 7997

2014 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,593 mi
Last recorded153,593 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 7997
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 153,593 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 145,495 miles

No emissions readings

Pass 6 Mar 2024 137,859 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 124,284 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 112,673 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 112,662 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 100,468 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 90,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 74,549 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,867 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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RFZ 7997 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RFZ 7997, 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 RFZ 7997?

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What year was RFZ 7997 registered?

RFZ 7997 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 February 2014.

Is RFZ 7997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 7997 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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