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AE13 UST

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,729 mi
Last recorded189,729 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 UST
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 189,729 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 162,599 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Also has a few chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 137,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,702 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 106,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 103,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,492 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall (un repairable) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 101,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall (un repairable) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,328 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 97,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 92,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on sides

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,984 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,630 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 UST 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 AE13 UST, 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 UST registered?

AE13 UST is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is AE13 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 UST 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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