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M55 FSM

2014 BMW M5

Yellow Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,823 mi
Last recorded79,823 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 FSM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 79,823 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 75,718 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 72,597 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,729 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,372 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 60,362 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,261 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 52,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords MULTIPLE CUTS ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SCRUBBED BOLD ON INNER EDGE ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,753 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked, approx 8mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,155 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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M55 FSM is a 2014 BMW M5 in Yellow 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 M55 FSM, 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 M55 FSM registered?

M55 FSM is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 11 October 2014.

Is M55 FSM safe to buy?

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