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YC14 HXV

2014 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,129 mi
Last recorded97,129 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 HXV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 97,129 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,146 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 89,130 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 82,056 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,748 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,605 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 40,708 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 40,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,913 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 22,230 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 HXV is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

YC14 HXV is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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The MOT history for YC14 HXV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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