2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 BMW m5 MOT pass rate and common faults

431 MOT tests in 2024. 87.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time87.7%
Failed or needed repairs12.3%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 431 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics3.9%
  2. Suspension3.5%
  3. Tyres3.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  6. Brakes2.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 BMW m5?

In 2024, 87.7% of 2014 BMW m5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 431 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 BMW m5?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 BMW m5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).