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S14 RYM

2015 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,315 mi
Last recorded73,315 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 5 Series56,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 RYM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 73,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 55,296 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 55,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 46,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 40,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 33,989 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,109 miles

covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 19,439 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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S14 RYM is a 2015 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 56,595 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 S14 RYM, 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 11 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S14 RYM registered?

S14 RYM is a 2015 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 July 2015.

Is S14 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 RYM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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