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YC14 EHG

2014 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,826 mi
Last recorded144,826 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 EHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 144,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 132,558 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2024 132,557 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,167 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,253 miles

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

front discs wearing

slight damage o/s undertray

slight play o/s n/s front lower shocker bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 78,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 62,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front pads wearing low

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 31 May 2016 27,275 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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YC14 EHG is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC14 EHG, 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 YC14 EHG registered?

YC14 EHG is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 2014.

Is YC14 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 EHG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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