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TFZ 4597

2014 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,169 mi
Last recorded112,169 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 4597
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 112,169 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 112,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2025 102,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 94,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 87,187 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,844 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 71,844 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,625 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 61,625 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,192 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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TFZ 4597 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TFZ 4597, 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 TFZ 4597 registered?

TFZ 4597 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 July 2014.

Is TFZ 4597 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 4597 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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