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A22 CFO

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,812 mi
Last recorded130,812 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 CFO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 130,812 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 118,021 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 117,860 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,426 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 105,426 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 95,906 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,360 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 72,693 miles

Front tyres wearing on the edges

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 72,693 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on the edges

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 63,899 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 57,233 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 48,927 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 43,199 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 43,199 miles

Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' mirror item (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 34,544 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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A22 CFO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A22 CFO, 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 A22 CFO registered?

A22 CFO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 February 2013.

Is A22 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 CFO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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