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M5 FUV

2013 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,595 mi
Last recorded61,595 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FUV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 57,650 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 55,229 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,808 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,682 miles

performance exhaust fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 46,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

performance exhaust fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,768 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 39,740 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 39,247 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 39,245 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 33,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

covers and under trays. obscuring some components.

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge. close to exposing cords.

Fail 22 May 2018 33,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

covers and under trays. obscuring some components.

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge. close to exposing cords.

Pass 30 May 2017 22,840 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 18,481 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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M5 FUV is a 2013 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FUV, 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 M5 FUV registered?

M5 FUV is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 5 December 2013.

Is M5 FUV safe to buy?

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