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MC61 DEN

2014 BMW M5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,056 mi
Last recorded97,056 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC61 DEN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,612 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 86,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,922 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 80,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2024 80,610 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 82,984 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 79,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,806 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2022 71,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam and main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,795 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,861 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 53,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,175 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,377 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 52,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 50,216 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 50,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,396 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,195 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2017 31,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 21,919 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 14,851 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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MC61 DEN is a 2014 BMW M5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MC61 DEN, 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 MC61 DEN registered?

MC61 DEN is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is MC61 DEN safe to buy?

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