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SMR 2W

2014 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,660 mi
Last recorded107,660 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 2W
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,660 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 105,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 102,650 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 94,984 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 94,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre has nil.

Fail 3 Jun 2021 94,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre has nil.

Pass 1 Apr 2020 91,040 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 91,040 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer 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 inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,611 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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SMR 2W is a 2014 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SMR 2W, 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 SMR 2W registered?

SMR 2W is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is SMR 2W safe to buy?

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