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W6 SDT

2013 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,632 mi
Last recorded83,632 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 SDT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,632 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 73,521 miles

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

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Jan 2024 64,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 64,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,166 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,027 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,084 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 37,682 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 33,928 miles

Rear pads on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,766 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 30,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,312 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 26,312 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Undertrays 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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W6 SDT is a 2013 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W6 SDT, 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 W6 SDT registered?

W6 SDT is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 12 February 2013.

Is W6 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W6 SDT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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