2014 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · BA04 SMA
2014 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 89,097 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA04 SMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 89,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA04 SMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW M5 (BA04 SMA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BA04 SMA Mileage History
- 27/10/202273,973 mi
- 03/10/202377,731 mi+3,758 mi
- 04/10/202377,733 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/202482,258 mi+4,525 mi
- 18/10/202589,097 mi+6,839 mi
Average of roughly 5,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: BMW M5
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- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat Stress(Serious)
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
- Coolant / Turbo Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbocharged M5s can develop coolant leaks around expansion tanks, turbo cooling lines, and front heat exchangers. Repeated low-coolant warnings are common on neglected cars.
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- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat StressSerious
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
- Coolant / Turbo Cooling LeaksModerate
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