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257 AKK

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,654 mi
Last recorded130,654 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration257 AKK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 130,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 105,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2024 87,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 72,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 72,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 66,684 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 66,684 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2021 61,497 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 61,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,109 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 60,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 57,701 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,360 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,452 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and under guards fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,292 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,719 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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257 AKK is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 257 AKK, 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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What year was 257 AKK registered?

257 AKK is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is 257 AKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 257 AKK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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