2013 BMW M5 · 2,182 MOT tests
2013 BMW M5 reliability
2013 BMW M5s fail 11.5% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 M5 years (2,182 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M5s: 11.4%)
- 11.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M5s: 11.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 60% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 63,246
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,182
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 70% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 84% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 BMW M5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.5%
- Suspension3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Brakes0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.66%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.05%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.82%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 0.64%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.6%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.66%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.19%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.19%)
Is a 2013 BMW M5 reliable?
2013 BMW M5s fail 11.5% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 M5 years (2,182 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 BMW M5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.66% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.05% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 BMW M5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 BMW M5 shows 63,246 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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