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A1 WDM

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,737 mi
Last recorded55,737 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WDM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,737 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 55,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 52,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 47,897 miles

Water ingress offside headlamp

Pass 28 Mar 2023 45,054 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2022 40,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,476 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 34,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,721 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,593 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,140 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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A1 WDM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A1 WDM, 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 A1 WDM registered?

A1 WDM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is A1 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 WDM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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