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FH57 GAV

2013 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,538 mi
Last recorded86,538 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 GAV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 86,538 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 86,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,222 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 81,221 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leak running down caliper. (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 78,477 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 70,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,987 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,925 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 64,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,300 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,551 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 52,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,897 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,711 miles

Oil leak from rear diff ()

front metal undertray support slightly bent

rear diff sump damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,304 miles

Engine cover fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Under tray fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

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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FH57 GAV is a 2013 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH57 GAV, 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 FH57 GAV registered?

FH57 GAV is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is FH57 GAV safe to buy?

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