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XJZ 8978

2014 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,679 mi
Last recorded89,679 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJZ 8978
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 89,679 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,540 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 71,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,409 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 69,394 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2022 69,355 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 63,860 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 63,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 57,487 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,627 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 38,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,955 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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XJZ 8978 is a 2014 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJZ 8978, 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 XJZ 8978 registered?

XJZ 8978 is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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