2013 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · R9 XJK
2013 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2013. Recorded mileage 87,491 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R9 XJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 87,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R9 XJK 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 (R9 XJK) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R9 XJK Mileage History
- 07/06/202372,162 mi
- 18/10/202372,808 mi+646 mi
- 02/10/202480,991 mi+8,183 mi
- 14/10/202587,463 mi+6,472 mi
- 17/10/202587,491 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 6,489 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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