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DON 174S

2013 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,282 mi
Last recorded82,282 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDON 174S
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 82,224 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,992 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 81,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,322 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 78,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,135 miles

NSF Tyre bald on the inner edge and has a small cut in the tread

OSR Tyre bald on the inner edge and has a small cut in the tread

Rear brake linings low

Small cips/damage to screen

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,359 miles

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

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,896 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear suspension coil lower mount slightly deformed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DON 174S 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 83.3%.

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 DON 174S, 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 DON 174S registered?

DON 174S is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is DON 174S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DON 174S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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