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Y8 CGG

2014 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,800 mi
Last recorded134,800 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 CGG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,800 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 117,889 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2024 111,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays

Fail 16 Sep 2024 111,062 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays

Pass 16 Feb 2024 133,984 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,904 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,803 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 100,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 117,564 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 117,564 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 111,134 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,349 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Reading 2.9mm at lowest point (2.9 / 3.6 / 3.8) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Reading 1.9mm at lowest point (2.7 / 1.9 / 3) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 May 2019 91,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 71,849 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,302 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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Y8 CGG is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y8 CGG, 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.

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Y8 CGG is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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