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DB05 ARM

2013 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,467 mi
Last recorded73,467 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 ARM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 73,467 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear 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 2 Feb 2023 67,601 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 65,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,842 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 61,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,296 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,280 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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DB05 ARM is a 2013 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DB05 ARM, 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 DB05 ARM registered?

DB05 ARM is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is DB05 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB05 ARM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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