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AE13 NVB

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,261 mi
Last recorded128,261 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 128,261 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 128,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2024 121,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,451 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,735 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,722 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,178 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 80,029 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,387 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,036 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,051 miles

no print out due to diesel low emission

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,674 miles

NSF disc surface begining to corrode

NSF pad sensor wire damaged

NSF tyre worn on the outer edge

NSR and OSR disc surfaces begining to corrode

NSR tyre has two small cuts less than 10mm in length

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 NVB 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 NVB, 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 AE13 NVB registered?

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

Is AE13 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 NVB 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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