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L500 SRM

2014 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,383 mi
Last recorded97,383 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 SRM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 97,383 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 90,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 86,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,663 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 66,869 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 66,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,774 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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L500 SRM is a 2014 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L500 SRM, 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 L500 SRM registered?

L500 SRM is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is L500 SRM safe to buy?

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