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SJ63 OPU

2013 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,086 mi
Last recorded96,086 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 OPU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 96,086 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,854 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 90,825 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 83,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 76,340 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 69,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,211 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))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 61,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 55,659 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 48,884 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,486 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 21,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

covers on engine and on underside

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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SJ63 OPU 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 84.6%.

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 SJ63 OPU, 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 SJ63 OPU registered?

SJ63 OPU is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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