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A2 APD

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,117 mi
Last recorded127,117 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 APD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 127,117 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 127,090 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 116,325 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 116,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,252 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 5 Oct 2022 99,741 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,654 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,493 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 29,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 12,428 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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A2 APD is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc 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 A2 APD, 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 A2 APD registered?

A2 APD is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is A2 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 APD 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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