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J16 YYB

2014 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,039 mi
Last recorded56,039 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 YYB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 56,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 50,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 49,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,460 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 42,616 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 42,610 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides, due to the condition of the brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Jul 2020 32,409 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 28,093 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 21,480 miles

Offside Rear slight oil leak from differential

Pass 28 Jul 2017 15,791 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 15,123 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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J16 YYB is a 2014 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J16 YYB, 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 J16 YYB registered?

J16 YYB is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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