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M5 FEC

2014 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,120 mi
Last recorded49,120 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FEC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 49,120 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 48,501 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 47,905 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 47,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,962 miles

both front tyres worn and cracked on outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2020 44,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 40,619 miles

Nearside Rear tread 3mm

Fail 8 May 2019 40,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear tread 3mm

Pass 1 May 2018 34,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,481 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 24,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M5 FEC is a 2014 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M5 FEC, 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 M5 FEC registered?

M5 FEC is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 12 May 2014.

Is M5 FEC safe to buy?

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