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M55 WAW

2013 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,868 mi
Last recorded83,868 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 WAW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 83,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 79,076 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 74,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 69,481 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 63,298 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 55,220 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 55,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,253 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,170 miles

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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M55 WAW is a 2013 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M55 WAW, 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 M55 WAW registered?

M55 WAW is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 6 April 2013.

Is M55 WAW safe to buy?

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