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AE13 OBK

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,066 mi
Last recorded110,066 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 OBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 110,066 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 110,066 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 106,450 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 106,450 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,060 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 90,666 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both of the rears 225/55/17 RUN fLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,640 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 83,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 73,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 65,056 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 57,916 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,832 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,011 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,600 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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AE13 OBK is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 AE13 OBK, 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 OBK registered?

AE13 OBK is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AE13 OBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 OBK 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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