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XFZ 1861

2014 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,271 mi
Last recorded113,271 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFZ 1861
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 113,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also, Edge tread not visible, tread approx 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 113,260 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also, Edge tread not visible, tread approx 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,860 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 98,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,030 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 92,030 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,147 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 79,147 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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XFZ 1861 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFZ 1861, 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 XFZ 1861 registered?

XFZ 1861 is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 2014.

Is XFZ 1861 safe to buy?

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