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A28 SAN

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,397 mi
Last recorded101,397 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 SAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 101,397 miles

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

sill covers and undertray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2025 101,387 miles

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

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

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

sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,339 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,835 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer repair to tyre , next tyre wall

Fail 1 Nov 2021 88,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer repair to tyre , next tyre wall

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,251 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 21,852 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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A28 SAN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White 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 A28 SAN, 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 A28 SAN registered?

A28 SAN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is A28 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A28 SAN 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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