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Y70 LJN

2014 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 LJN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 83,357 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 81,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre bald - No cords/ cuts

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush pershed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre bald - no cords/ cuts

Fail 16 Jul 2021 68,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre bald - No cords/ cuts

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush pershed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre bald - no cords/ cuts

Pass 23 Jul 2020 64,442 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,168 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,365 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,851 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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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Y70 LJN is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y70 LJN, 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 Y70 LJN registered?

Y70 LJN is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2014.

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The MOT history for Y70 LJN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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