CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA13 DRV

2013 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,567 mi
Last recorded54,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 DRV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 54,567 miles

Rear advise pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to crack on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O.S.R and N.S.R ()

Pass 18 Jul 2023 48,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 44,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 44,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread 295/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread 295/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,964 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 34,818 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,347 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 30,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wearing on inner edge to the extent cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wearing on inner edge to the extent cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 26,013 miles

Front advise both tyres close to limit

Offside Front advise tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 22,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,541 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
Full BMW M5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA13 DRV is a 2013 BMW M5 in Black 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 DA13 DRV, 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

How do I check the history of DA13 DRV?

You can check the full history of DA13 DRV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA13 DRV registered?

DA13 DRV is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 9 May 2013.

Is DA13 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 DRV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA13 DRV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA13 DRV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.