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MR05 ESR

2013 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,852 mi
Last recorded106,852 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 ESR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 106,852 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 100,672 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 100,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,400 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 79,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Apr 2024 79,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 67,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 63,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 48,721 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,970 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 25,596 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 19,851 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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MR05 ESR is a 2013 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MR05 ESR, 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

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What year was MR05 ESR registered?

MR05 ESR is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is MR05 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR05 ESR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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