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AE13 LWA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,967 mi
Last recorded163,967 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 LWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 163,967 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 163,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 159,257 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 246,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 147,177 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 139,936 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 130,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,943 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,405 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,607 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 66,373 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 66,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,566 miles

both rear tyre have cuts in tread but not showing cords

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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AE13 LWA 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 AE13 LWA, 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 AE13 LWA registered?

AE13 LWA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is AE13 LWA safe to buy?

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