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A4 KTS

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 KTS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,857 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 97,830 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 94,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 89,515 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,040 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 76,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,002 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 69,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,168 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 55,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cuts to sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2016 32,235 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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A4 KTS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A4 KTS, 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 A4 KTS registered?

A4 KTS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 January 2013.

Is A4 KTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 KTS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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