2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 BMW m5 MOT pass rate and common faults

477 MOT tests in 2024. 86.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time86.6%
Failed or needed repairs13.4%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 477 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.0%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  2. Tyres5.2%
  3. Suspension4.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  6. Wheels0.8%
  7. Brakes0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 BMW m5?

In 2024, 86.6% of 2013 BMW m5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 477 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 BMW m5?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2013 BMW m5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).