2014 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · RE14 AYS

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in May 2022 at 91,734 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car transitioned from a failure to a pass without recurring recorded defects. While the May 2022 failure indicated a lapse in routine inspections, the issues were rectified quickly for the subsequent re-test, suggesting the previous owner was reactive to MOT requirements rather than proactive with preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use high-performance vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of sixteen months between January 2020 and May 2021, where the car covered only 3,659 miles, suggesting periods of inactivity that can sometimes lead to rubber degradation or fluid acidity. However, the rapid accumulation of 9,043 miles between May 2021 and May 2022 shows a return to more active driving, which aligns with the wear observed on tyres and suspension components during that period. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, given the previously fractured nearside front coil spring recorded in 2022. Such failures are common on high-torque vehicles like this M5 but can indicate undue stress on bushings and arms if the alignment is off. The recorded edge wear on both rear tyres during the 2022 failure suggests potential camber issues or worn shock absorbers that should be verified to prevent further premature tyre scrubbing. Since the last test was over four years ago, a thorough check of the brake fluid condition and underbody corrosion is essential to ensure no significant issues have developed during the extended interval between official inspections.