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S5 CBR

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,968 mi
Last recorded50,968 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 CBR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 50,968 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 49,810 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides / offside is in worse condition than nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 y rft (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished 225.45.17 y rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 47,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,950 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 36,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,815 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,581 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 23,613 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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S5 CBR is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 CBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 CBR registered?

S5 CBR is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is S5 CBR safe to buy?

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