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BA05 NEL

2013 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,129 mi
Last recorded75,129 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA05 NEL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 75,129 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 74,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 62,706 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 62,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,818 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Cracks in discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,128 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 46,128 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 31,930 miles

front & rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside & offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & inner tread edges.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 24,310 miles

nearside & offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & perished up.

rear brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

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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BA05 NEL is a 2013 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 49,204 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 BA05 NEL, 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 13 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA05 NEL registered?

BA05 NEL is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 6 December 2013.

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