2013 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · M5 HCO
2013 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 70,926 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M5 HCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 70,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M5 HCO 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 (M5 HCO) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M5 HCO Mileage History
- 31/05/202257,383 mi
- 02/06/202367,340 mi+9,957 mi
- 09/08/202468,679 mi+1,339 mi
- 09/08/202468,679 mi
- 06/08/202570,926 mi+2,247 mi
Average of roughly 4,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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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
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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