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R5 ACT

2014 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,300 mi
Last recorded42,300 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 ACT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2024 42,300 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 40,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 38,724 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 37,923 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,048 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 31,813 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 31,789 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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 11 Sep 2018 27,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,886 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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R5 ACT is a 2014 BMW M5 in White 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 R5 ACT, 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 R5 ACT registered?

R5 ACT is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is R5 ACT safe to buy?

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