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V26 JDB

2013 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,733 mi
Last recorded51,733 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 JDB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 51,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,117 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 46,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 36,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm rear outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 35,805 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 35,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 32,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 27,759 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 27,759 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 23,166 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 17,249 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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V26 JDB is a 2013 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V26 JDB, 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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V26 JDB is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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