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M5 YLW

2014 BMW M5

Yellow Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,917 mi
Last recorded43,917 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 YLW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 43,917 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,080 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 41,080 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 38,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 34,286 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 30,618 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 30,618 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,275 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,917 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))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 26,917 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 24,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 17,973 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 11,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 11,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YLW is a 2014 BMW M5 in Yellow with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 YLW registered?

M5 YLW is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is M5 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 YLW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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