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M5 FJV

2013 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,045 mi
Last recorded83,045 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FJV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,045 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 77,789 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 77,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,615 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 66,489 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,935 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and damaged on outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,251 miles

Both front tyres worn edges and close to wear bars

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Apr 2019 41,251 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn edges and close to wear bars

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,057 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 29,346 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 23,813 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M5 FJV is a 2013 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M5 FJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 FJV registered?

M5 FJV is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 13 April 2013.

Is M5 FJV safe to buy?

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