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SS04 EJS

2013 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,815 mi
Last recorded104,815 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS04 EJS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 104,815 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 103,500 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 98,489 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 98,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,032 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 94,030 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,603 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 86,162 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,566 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2018 81,556 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,594 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 68,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,824 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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SS04 EJS 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 SS04 EJS, 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 SS04 EJS registered?

SS04 EJS is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is SS04 EJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS04 EJS 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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