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2014 BMW M5

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

117,088 mi
Last recorded117,088 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW M545,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY300 REG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 117,088 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2157015c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2157015c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 132,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2157015c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2157015c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 116,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,554 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 120,554 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,135 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 110,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2157015c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2157015c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 100,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2157515c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2157515c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,434 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 90,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 85,011 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 100,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,102 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 75,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 97,137 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,496 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 86,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/link/post (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,050 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt childseat seat belt checked

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front wiper blade split at centre & end

Fail 18 Sep 2017 58,050 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt childseat seat belt checked

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front wiper blade split at centre & end

Pass 29 Dec 2016 75,841 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front & rear steel brake pipe coated with grease

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,296 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 65,011 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,644 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,061 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,663 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly pitted on edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored

side windows tinted

Pass 6 May 2009 30,179 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 30,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y300 REG is a 2014 BMW M5 in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 Y300 REG, 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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Y300 REG is a 2014 BMW M5, first registered on 8 September 2014.

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