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SJ13 FFX

2013 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,780 mi
Last recorded125,780 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 FFX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 125,780 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 110,311 miles

Advise rear windows tinted

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 95,091 miles

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements light (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2024 93,899 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))

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

Nearside Front bonnet release catch sticking in operation on releasing

Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements flashes before staying constant light (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 91,520 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 90,679 miles

engine and undercovers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 May 2020 77,765 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 77,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,496 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 74,488 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened cracking (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,260 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,467 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 44,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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SJ13 FFX is a 2013 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ13 FFX, 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 SJ13 FFX registered?

SJ13 FFX is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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