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A15 TEX

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,351 mi
Last recorded74,351 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TEX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 74,351 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 70,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 66,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 62,459 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 58,588 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 53,377 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 49,151 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,984 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,078 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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A15 TEX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A15 TEX, 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

How do I check the history of A15 TEX?

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What year was A15 TEX registered?

A15 TEX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is A15 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 TEX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A15 TEX have outstanding finance?

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