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M13 GMR

2014 BMW 5 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

176,919 mi
Last recorded176,919 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 5 Series65,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 GMR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 176,919 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 165,904 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 176,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 163,768 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 163,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 159,436 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 171,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 155,515 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 153,614 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 146,734 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 128,145 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing A wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 136,059 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,329 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 109,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 107,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner steering arm play detected

Fail 9 Sep 2020 107,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm play detected

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 125,713 miles

All road wheels scuffed

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,074 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 115,509 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 115,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,351 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 60,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,717 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 104,562 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

all road wheels protrude beyond arch's

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,444 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,429 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear diff bush split

Fail 22 Nov 2016 93,428 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear diff bush split

Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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M13 GMR is a 2014 BMW 5 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2014 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 65,893 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M13 GMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M13 GMR is a 2014 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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