2014 BMW 5 Series · 59,379 MOT tests
2014 BMW 5 Series reliability
2014 BMW 5 Seriess fail 17.1% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 24 5 Series years (59,379 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- 17.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 97,509
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 59,379
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (122% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 BMW 5 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Suspension3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Brakes2.3%
- Wheels1.1%
- Steering0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.63%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.41%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.05%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.02%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.84%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.37%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.02%)
Other years
Every BMW 5 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 BMW 5 Series reliable?
2014 BMW 5 Seriess fail 17.1% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 24 5 Series years (59,379 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW 5 Series MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.13% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.69% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW 5 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW 5 Series shows 97,509 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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