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M5 VBY

2013 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,389 mi
Last recorded65,389 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VBY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 65,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 59,913 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 59,879 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 59,337 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 51,510 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,045 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 38,183 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 34,302 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,305 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 26,308 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 VBY is a 2013 BMW M5 in Black 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 M5 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

M5 VBY is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 25 November 2013.

Is M5 VBY safe to buy?

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