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S29 STE

2014 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,372 mi
Last recorded137,372 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 STE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 137,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 124,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 131,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 120,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 120,914 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 121,374 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 116,182 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 117,206 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 111,326 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 111,324 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,123 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,796 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,597 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,314 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 62,048 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,562 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 69,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in a cut. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,452 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,027 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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S29 STE is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S29 STE, 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 S29 STE registered?

S29 STE is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is S29 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 STE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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