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WJ13 FCG

2013 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,601 mi
Last recorded41,601 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 FCG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 41,601 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 41,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,031 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 37,242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,029 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,660 miles

Nearside Ingress of moisture in headlamp affecting beam image and light intensity

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possibly caused by corrosion, may cause vibration when braking particularly from speed (1.2.1 (e))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2021 32,557 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2021 32,515 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern, headlamp has a severe ingress of water (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front DRL Daylight running lamp not working

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 31,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Rear brake pad starting to disintegrate, Strongly advise replacement

Pass 29 May 2018 29,561 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,048 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody 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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WJ13 FCG is a 2013 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ13 FCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ13 FCG registered?

WJ13 FCG is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 5 April 2013.

Is WJ13 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ13 FCG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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