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159 BTP

2013 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,842 mi
Last recorded132,842 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration159 BTP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 132,842 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subframe bushes both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 121,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By rear sub frame bushes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 105,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 96,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 93,652 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,204 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating raised (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both NS wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 82,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating raised (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both NS wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear bump stops split

Fail 25 Feb 2019 65,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear bump stops split

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,590 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 39,590 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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159 BTP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 159 BTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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159 BTP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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