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2 TET

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

4,012 mi
Last recorded4,012 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 TET
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 4,012 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 4,005 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 4,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 3,991 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 3,986 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre treads starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 3,957 miles

Both front tyre treads starting to perish.

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 3,907 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 3,375 miles

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 2,601 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 1,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 1,706 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 1,486 miles

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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2 TET is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 2 TET, 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 2 TET registered?

2 TET is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is 2 TET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 TET shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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