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R3 YYC

2014 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,343 mi
Last recorded34,343 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 YYC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 34,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 32,646 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 31,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 23,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 20,661 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 20,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 17,185 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 13,793 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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R3 YYC is a 2014 BMW M5 in Grey 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 R3 YYC, 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 R3 YYC registered?

R3 YYC is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 13 September 2014.

Is R3 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 YYC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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