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A17 TNW

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,797 mi
Last recorded131,797 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TNW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 131,797 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2024 125,834 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 121,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 113,224 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,028 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 97,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted restricting the engine bay inspection

under trays fitted obscuring the underside view

Pass 25 May 2016 55,660 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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A17 TNW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A17 TNW, 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 A17 TNW registered?

A17 TNW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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