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V8 NBV

2013 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,742 mi
Last recorded74,742 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 NBV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 74,742 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 74,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2024 74,167 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 50,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,963 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 46,896 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,935 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,658 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 41,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,165 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,842 miles

Engine cover 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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V8 NBV is a 2013 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V8 NBV, 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 V8 NBV registered?

V8 NBV is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is V8 NBV safe to buy?

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