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S16 RJL

2013 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,580 mi
Last recorded46,580 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 RJL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 46,580 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 45,039 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 42,986 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 42,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 41,216 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,351 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,499 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 32,729 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 29,206 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 26,446 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,770 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 22,545 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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S16 RJL is a 2013 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S16 RJL, 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 S16 RJL registered?

S16 RJL is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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The MOT history for S16 RJL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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