2013 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · J21 RYB
2013 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 93,325 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J21 RYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 93,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J21 RYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW M5 (J21 RYB) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J21 RYB Mileage History
- 16/06/202386,752 mi
- 12/06/202491,081 mi+4,329 mi
- 10/07/202491,086 mi+5 mi
- 10/07/202491,086 mi
- 30/06/202593,325 mi+2,239 mi
Average of roughly 3,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: BMW M5
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- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat Stress(Serious)
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
- Coolant / Turbo Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbocharged M5s can develop coolant leaks around expansion tanks, turbo cooling lines, and front heat exchangers. Repeated low-coolant warnings are common on neglected cars.
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- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat StressSerious
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
- Coolant / Turbo Cooling LeaksModerate
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