2014 BMW M5 · 2,076 MOT tests
2014 BMW M5 reliability
2014 BMW M5s fail 10% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 M5 years (2,076 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M5s: 11.4%)
- 10%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M5s: 11.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 62% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 58,963
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,076
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 BMW M5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Suspension2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Brakes0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.97%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.96%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.82%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.48%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.43%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.78%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.01%) · Brake discs showing some wear (0.92%)
Is a 2014 BMW M5 reliable?
2014 BMW M5s fail 10% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 M5 years (2,076 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW M5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.97% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.96% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW M5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW M5 shows 58,963 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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