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YA63 LJY

2014 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,987 mi
Last recorded72,987 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA63 LJY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 72,987 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 72,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,659 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,662 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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YA63 LJY is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA63 LJY, 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 YA63 LJY registered?

YA63 LJY is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 February 2014.

Is YA63 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA63 LJY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA63 LJY have outstanding finance?

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