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A16 ALH

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,285 mi
Last recorded83,285 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ALH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 83,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 71,698 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 71,615 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,478 miles

no emissions pick-up

Pass 27 Mar 2020 48,880 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,142 miles

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,034 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 30,117 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,767 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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A16 ALH is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 A16 ALH, 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 A16 ALH registered?

A16 ALH is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is A16 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 ALH 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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