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WR04 GEN

2013 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,006 mi
Last recorded83,006 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 GEN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 65,696 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 65,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread too cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 61,955 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 55,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,377 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad material coming away from back plate, very strongly advise pad replacement

Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,997 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 41,996 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,151 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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WR04 GEN 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 WR04 GEN, 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 WR04 GEN registered?

WR04 GEN is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is WR04 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 GEN 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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