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A2 KRL

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,297 mi
Last recorded87,297 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 KRL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 87,297 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 84,038 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 80,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,016 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,582 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 65,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,291 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 53,027 miles

Full length undertrays fitted not allowing a full inpection of all components

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 5 Jan 2018 45,044 miles

Full length undertray restricts observation area

Fail 30 Dec 2017 44,862 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Full length undertray restricts observation area

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,328 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,254 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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 KRL 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 A2 KRL, 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 KRL registered?

A2 KRL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is A2 KRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 KRL 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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