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AL52 BAR

2014 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,171 mi
Last recorded90,171 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 BAR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 90,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 68,015 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 68,011 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 56,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 35,929 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 35,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 34,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,265 miles

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 25,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,394 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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AL52 BAR is a 2014 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 45,145 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL52 BAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 12 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL52 BAR registered?

AL52 BAR is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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