2013 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · SL13 CEA
2013 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2013. Recorded mileage 83,127 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 4395cc
SL13 CEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 83,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
SL13 CEA Mileage History
- 29/03/202250,441 mi
- 04/04/202356,617 mi+6,176 mi
- 02/04/202469,765 mi+13,148 mi
- 15/05/202579,858 mi+10,093 mi
- 28/05/202683,127 mi+3,269 mi
Average of roughly 7,847 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL13 CEA 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 (SL13 CEA) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Common Problems: BMW M5
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 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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