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N99 PLO

2013 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,295 mi
Last recorded56,295 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 PLO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 56,295 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 56,295 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,404 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 52,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cut on inner edge.Also wearing thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on inner edge.Also small cut on inner wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 31,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,697 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 23,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 22,786 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 20,906 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2016 19,194 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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N99 PLO 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 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 N99 PLO, 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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N99 PLO is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 17 December 2013.

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