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BA04 SMA

2014 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,097 mi
Last recorded89,097 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 SMA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 89,097 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 82,258 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,733 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 77,731 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,973 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,518 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,471 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 46,278 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 46,276 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 45,721 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,344 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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BA04 SMA is a 2014 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BA04 SMA, 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 BA04 SMA registered?

BA04 SMA is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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