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M5 OAU

2014 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,879 mi
Last recorded44,879 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OAU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 44,879 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 44,461 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 44,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2023 43,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 42,422 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 42,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small open cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,299 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 27 Aug 2020 34,800 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 31,638 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,702 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 20,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 4mm and perished on tread (4.1.E.1)

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 OAU is a 2014 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

M5 OAU is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 20 August 2014.

Is M5 OAU safe to buy?

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