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A21 CNY

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,089 mi
Last recorded163,089 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 CNY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 163,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 150,811 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 150,791 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 139,904 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,711 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 126,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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 18 Nov 2021 112,427 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,708 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,022 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,572 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 82,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,054 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 65,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,905 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 48,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords on inner tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Feb 2017 48,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords on inner tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,040 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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A21 CNY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 A21 CNY, 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 A21 CNY?

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What year was A21 CNY registered?

A21 CNY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is A21 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 CNY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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