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A14 LXO

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,079 mi
Last recorded164,079 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LXO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 164,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 153,369 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 Apr 2024 144,512 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 137,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2023 137,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 128,821 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 117,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 100,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,591 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 91,591 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,921 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 69,478 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 69,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2016 55,011 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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A14 LXO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 A14 LXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 LXO registered?

A14 LXO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is A14 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 LXO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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